Israel marks three years since October 7 attack

Israel commemorated the deadliest day in its history with memorials and protests at over 400 locations.

October 7 attack details

Hamas-led gunmen killed more than 1,200 people and took 251 hostages during the attack on October 7, 2023.

National moment of silence

Bereaved families and civil groups held a national minute of reflection at noon on the anniversary.

Memorial at Nova festival site

Over 370 people were murdered and 44 abducted at the Nova festival site in the Re’im Forest.

Former PM Naftali Bennett's statement

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett said terrorists murdered sons and daughters at the Nova festival site.

“Here on this ground three years ago the terrorists murdered our sons and daughters, something happened that should never have happened in the State of Israel, a terrible disaster.”

Shir Mathias's call for leadership change

Shir Mathias urged citizens to change leadership after her parents were killed in the attack.

“Everyone who had their hand on the wheel, those in uniforms and suits alike, must go home.”

National memorial ceremony

Tens of thousands will attend a national memorial ceremony in Tel Aviv organized by the 'Kumu' movement.

Netanyahu's statement on casualties

Prime Minister Netanyahu stated Israel killed 4,000 out of 6,000 militants who infiltrated Israel on October 7, 2023.

“Even three years after the outbreak of the war, when the State of Israel is stronger than ever, the terrible hours of the Simchat Torah attack remain seared within us.”

Election campaign focus

Netanyahu’s rivals have turned the anniversary into a focal point of their election campaign.