# Israel Marks Three Years Since October 7 Attack

> Israel commemorates October 7 attack anniversary with memorials and protests.
- Title: Israel Marks Three Years Since October 7 Attack | Shortify
- Summary: Israel commemorates October 7 attack anniversary with memorials and protests. Israel held national memorials and protests marking three years since the…
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/israel-marks-years-october-7-attack-memorials-protests/19918151
- Published: 2026-10-07T18:17:09+00:00
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- Topics: breaking, israel, october 7, memorials, protests, netanyahu, kumu movement, hamas, gaza, palestine, election, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Israel held national memorials and protests marking three years since the October 7 attack that killed over 1,200 people.