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World Marks Third Anniversary of October 7 Attack
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In Short: Leaders from around the world marked the third anniversary of the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attack in southern Israel, with most condemning the attack and the global surge in antisemitism.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the nation, saying, 'The nation unites on this day in the longing for our dear ones,' while facing calls for an independent state inquiry into security failures that day.
At a ceremony on Monday, Netanyahu stated that Israel had killed 4,000 out of the 6,000 Palestinians who infiltrated Israel from Gaza on October 7, 2023. He also lit a memorial candle commemorating every victim of the attack.
On Wednesday, bereaved families and survivors gathered at a memorial for the 378 people killed at the Nova dance festival in southern Israel. The event was one of many held around the world, including in Germany, where a vigil was held at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the Hamas-led attack marked a 'profound rupture,' and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham told Britain's Jewish community, 'We stand with you.'
In Israel, community leaders like Zion Regev noted that most surviving residents had yet to return to their homes due to the trauma of the attack. Ido Yakir, speaking at the national memorial event, honored those who sacrificed their lives to save others.
The impact of the attacks has been felt not just in Israel but in Jewish communities worldwide, as evidenced by memorial events organized in various countries. Jay Lewis, president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City, compared the event to the 9/11 attacks.
In a statement, the King’s Principal Private Secretary Sir Clive Alderton expressed the King's heartfelt wishes to the Jewish community, acknowledging their role in the nation's life.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer announced new efforts to combat terror and antisemitism, including securing $100 million in the defense bill for his U.S.-Israel Anti-Killer Drone Act.
The Hamas attack, in which 1,200 Israeli civilians and soldiers were killed, jump-started the Silver Spring congregation’s resolve to bear arms, according to a report.
Israel carried out new strikes in Gaza on Wednesday as it marked the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks, with Palestinian officials reporting two dead.
What this adds
Leaders from around the world issued statements marking the third anniversary of the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, invasion and massacre in southern Israel, with most condemning the attack and the global surge in antisemitism.
Background
Leaders from around the world issued statements Wednesday marking the third anniversary of the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, invasion and massacre in southern Israel, with most condemning the attack and the global surge in antisemitism that followed.
What's confirmed
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the nation, saying, 'The nation unites on this day in the longing for our dear ones,' while facing calls for an independent state inquiry into security failures that day.
- At a ceremony on Monday, Netanyahu stated that Israel had killed 4,000 out of the 6,000 Palestinians who infiltrated Israel from Gaza on October 7, 2023. He also lit a memorial candle commemorating every victim of the attack.
- On Wednesday, bereaved families and survivors gathered at a memorial for the 378 people killed at the Nova dance festival in southern Israel. The event was one of many held around the world, including in Germany, where a vigil was held at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.
- In Israel, community leaders like Zion Regev noted that most surviving residents had yet to return to their homes due to the trauma of the attack. Ido Yakir, speaking at the national memorial event, honored those who sacrificed their lives to save others.
- The impact of the attacks has been felt not just in Israel but in Jewish communities worldwide, as evidenced by memorial events organized in various countries. Jay Lewis, president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City, compared the event to the 9/11 attacks.
- In a statement, the King’s Principal Private Secretary Sir Clive Alderton expressed the King's heartfelt wishes to the Jewish community, acknowledging their role in the nation's life.
- Rep. Josh Gottheimer announced new efforts to combat terror and antisemitism, including securing $100 million in the defense bill for his U.S.-Israel Anti-Killer Drone Act.
- The Hamas attack, in which 1,200 Israeli civilians and soldiers were killed, jump-started the Silver Spring congregation’s resolve to bear arms, according to a report.
- Israel carried out new strikes in Gaza on Wednesday as it marked the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks, with Palestinian officials reporting two dead.
What's still developing
- Ahuva Yavin Mayze, whose 21-year-old daughter Adi was shot and killed at Nova, told the BBC what happened at the site was "dystopic, unimaginable".
- "We commemorate the victims, we share their pain," he said, adding that antisemitism must be confronted with "even greater resolve".
- "This is the first time we are doing all the things here in the kibbutz," he told Reuters news agency.
- "It's a very emotional day, it's a very difficult day for our community, three years after 7 October."
- "Shiri, Ariel and Kfir. Sorry. Sorry that you are up there and I am here."
- Editor’s Note: This article originally published in September 2024; we republished it on Oct. 6, 2025 and are republishing it again on Oct. 7, 2026 in honor of the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks.
- Gottheimer also announced new and continuing efforts to combat terror and antisemitism: The announcement builds on Gottheimer’s work since the attacks, including securing $100 million in the defense bill for his U.S.-Israel Anti-Killer Drone Act to counter drone attacks from Iran and its proxies, along with a provision to stop Hamas weapons smuggling on the Gaza-Egypt border; House passage last month of his bipartisan bill to cut off funds to colleges that enable BDS on their campuses; and legislation with Congressman Lawler to dismantle UNRWA and replace it with humanitarian assistance out of the hands of Hamas terrorists.
- Belenkiy said he spent much of Wednesday with a heavy heart but found comfort in being surrounded by members of the Jewish community.
- “Do not post on social media [any] content that reflects your service in the security forces [including the Israel Defense Forces and police],” the statement said.
- There is nothing Avi loves more than using sports as a vehicle to tell stories that resonate with the local community.
- Chicago Cubs World Series champion Anthony Rizzo reflects on 10 years since breaking the team's 108-year title drought while giving back to the Windy City community.
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