UAE, Jordan, Israel mourn passing of Queen Elizabeth of England
Elizabeth II ruled the United Kingdom for more than eight decades.
Queen Elizabeth II of England died today at the age of 96. Her son Charles III subsequently became king, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Some Middle Eastern states promptly issued statements on her passing. Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid expressed his condolences on Twitter and praised the queen’s leadership.
“She leaves behind an unparalleled legacy of leadership and service,” said Lapid. “May her memory be a blessing.”
United Arab Emirates President Mohamed Bin Zayed also offered a message of condolence and said the monarch was a friend of the Gulf state.
