The Lev Cinemas chain and the Tel Aviv Cinematheque announced that they would be closing their doors Sunday evening to honor the six hostages who were murdered and whose bodies were returned to Israel on Sunday morning -- Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Almog Sarusi, Alexander Lobanov, and Ori Danino.
The Tel Aviv Cinematheque expressed condolences
The Tel Aviv Cinematheque posted a message on its website saying that because of the devastating news of this loss, it would darken its screens Sunday evening to be respectful to the hostages and their families and the continuing loss of life due to the war.
Lev Cinemas chain posted a similar announcement. Preview press screenings were also canceled.
The Jerusalem Cinematheque announced Sunday night that it would strike Monday in solidarity with the hostages and their families.
As of this writing, other movie theaters around the country have been operating normally.