We've learned a group of Kentuckians was in Israel during the weekend attacks.

The mayor of Bardstown, which is in Nelson County, said Our public affairs team, a statement this morning.

According to Mayor Richard Hayton, the group was in Israel for a tour of the Holy Land.

They have since been evacuated and will soon be making their way home.

Mayor Heaton thanked several people, including members of Kentucky's federal delegation, for working with the Pentagon and the U.S. Embassy to make sure the group from Kentucky was safe.

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Congressman Brett Guthrie of Kentucky says his office is working to help Kentuckians return home from Israel.

But he did not offer any details, citing security concerns.

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell also released a statement, quote, The United States and the civilized world must stand in solidarity as a fellow democracy, defends its sovereignty and its citizens, and must unequivocally condemn these vicious attacks against civilian populations.

Failure to support friends under attack in Kiev or Tel Aviv will only embolden the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism and fellow authoritarians.

Members of Kentucky's Israel Caucus are also condemning the weekend attacks by Hamas and a statement the bipartisan, bicameral group of 36 state lawmakers said, quote, The Kentucky Israel caucus stands and completes our solidarity with the men, women and children of Israel who were attacked by Hamas.

The nation of Israel finds itself at war with terrorists.

Its people have every right to defend themselves against this act of aggression and invasion.

And Governor Andy Beshear took to social media over the weekend as well.

He said he was praying for the people of Israel and that, quote, Every family deserves safety from violence.

Attacks like these should not take place anywhere, end quote.