Notes and flowers for the victims of the Nice terrorist attack outside the French embassy in Moscow July 15, 2016, Image by Getty Images

By Josefin Dolsten July 15, 2016

Jewish celebrities and politicians took to social media to express their sadness at a terror attack in Nice late Thursday attack that left 84 people dead.

The attacker drove a truck into a crowd watching fireworks in honor of the French national holiday Bastille Day.

Among the dead are two American citizens.

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Amy Schumer
The Jewish comedienne tweeted a simple message.

Enough #PrayForNice

— Amy Schumer (@amyschumer) July 14, 2016

Benjamin Netanyahu
In a letter to French President Francois Hollande, the Israeli prime minister offered his condolences for the attack and said “Israel is your close partner in the fight against Islamic terrorism.”

Prime Minister Netanyahu sent a letter of condolences to French President @fhollande in wake of the #NiceAttack. pic.twitter.com/32kutNou1x

— PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) July 15, 2016

Ivanka Trump

Calling it a “senseless tragedy,” the daughter of the presumptive Republican nominee shared this illustration and her heartache over the attacks.

Heartsick over what’s unfolding in France. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this senseless tragedy. #Nice #France #PrayForNice

A photo posted by Ivanka Trump (@ivankatrump) on Jul 14, 2016 at 5:55pm PDT

Mayim Bialik

The “Big Bang” star simply wrote, “Terrorism again, still.”

Nice, France. 84 dead. Terrorism again, still.

A photo posted by mayim bialik (@missmayim) on Jul 14, 2016 at 4:53pm PDT

Jill Stein
The Green Party presidential candidate argued in a series of tweets against a military response against ISIS in light of the Nice attack, saying a weapons embargo and diplomacy were favorable.

The M.O. of ISIS is to pit humanity against itself – to bankrupt us morally, financially, & spiritually. We must resist this. #NiceAttack

— Dr. Jill Stein (@DrJillStein) July 15, 2016

Paula Abdul
The singer-songwriter called the attack “horrifying.”

I’m deeply grieved for the people of France. This attack is horrifying. I #PrayForNice & for ALL affected by this unimaginable violence.

— Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul) July 15, 2016

Simon Cowell
The “America’s Got Talent” judge, who has Jewish heritage on his father’s side, said he was “shocked” by news of the attack.

Just heard the terrible news from Nice. I am shocked. My thoughts and prayers to all affected.

— Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) July 14, 2016

Abbi Jacobson
The “Broad City” actress shared the hashtag #PrayForNice on Twitter.

#PrayForNice

— Abbi Jacobson (@abbijacobson) July 14, 2016

Contact Josefin Dolsten at [email protected] or on Twitter, @JosefinDolsten

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