# Israel Marks October 7 as National Memorial Day

> Israel observes national memorial day for October 7 Hamas attacks victims and soldiers.
- Title: Israel Marks October 7 as National Memorial Day · Dw
- Summary: Israel observes national memorial day for October 7 Hamas attacks victims and soldiers. Israel holds national memorial day for October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks…
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## Israel observes national memorial day
Israel is observing a national memorial day on Monday for those killed in the October 7, 2023 Hamas terror attacks and soldiers who died in the Gaza war.
## State ceremonies planned
Two state ceremonies are being held at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem where President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior officials are expected to attend.
## Memorial events nationwide
More memorial events, rallies and ceremonies are planned across the country with schools, municipalities and communities also holding events throughout the day.
## Flags lowered to half-mast
Flags at state institutions, police stations, prisons and military bases were lowered to half-mast.
## October 7 attacks impact
The Hamas terror attack on October 7 killed some 1,200 people in Israel with the Palestinian militant also taking another 251 hostages into Gaza.
## Military campaign duration
The Hamas terror attacks on October 7, 2023 resulted in over 1,200 deaths and sparked nearly three years of an ongoing Israeli military campaign in Gaza.
## Key takeaway

Israel holds national memorial day for October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks that killed 1,200 Israelis and took 251 hostages.