October 7, 2024: Israel and the world mark one year since massacre
Memorials held nationwide in memory of those fallen, honoring hostages still held in Gaza, one year later
Hamas's October 7 massacre: Reliving the day, hour by hour
To honor the memory of the fallen and those taken hostage, the Jerusalem Post has created a timeline of the harrowing events of October 7.
One year ago today, Hamas terrorists invaded southern Israel, massacring thousands of Israelis and foreign nationals and taking hundreds more hostage, launching Israel into an unprecedented year of threats, attacks, assassinations, protests, and war.
Some 1,200 people were killed in the Hamas-led October 7 massacre. Over 250 people were kidnapped into the Gaza Strip, with 101 of them still being detained in captivity.
To honor the memory of the fallen and those taken hostage, the Jerusalem Post has created a timeline of the harrowing events of October 7 in hopes of memorializing and eternalizing the sacrifice of those Israelis murdered by terrorists in their homes, as well as the bravery of hostages who remain in the Gaza Strip, 12 months on.
Go to the full article >>Biden to Herzog on Oct. 7 anniversary: My deepest condolences on a day of unspeakable brutality
The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a deal in Gaza.
President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli President Isaac Herzog Monday morning on the “solemn occasion” of the one-year anniversary of the horrific Hamas October 7 terrorist attacks, the White House said in a statement on Monday afternoon.
Biden mourns Oct. 7 victims with yahrzeit candle lighting at White House
President Biden lit a yahrzeit candle in remembrance of those lost on October 7.
President Joe Biden lit a yahrzeit candle at the White House on Monday morning, commemorating the first anniversary of the attacks of October 7, 2023.
Go to the full article >>‘We’re not going anywhere!’- Nova ceremony commemorates one year since Oct.7
Thousands gathered on Monday morning at the Nova music festival site to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Hamas October 7 attack. Journalists from all over the world gathered at the Nova Music Festival memorial located in Re’im in southern Israel, as well as family members of the victims, who came to pay their respects to their loved ones. Many Nova survivors shared their stories of survival with the press and foreign media outlets, while others suffered in silence and decided to stay by their loved one’s memorial for most of the ceremony.
Go to the full article >>Watch: State ceremony for anniversary of October 7 massacre
The ceremony started directly after the Civilian October 7 which was hosted by the families of hostages and victims of the Hamas massacre.
The official state ceremony was coordinated by Transportation Minister Miri Regev. Regev announced in August that the event would be filmed in advance and broadcast on October 7, and would not include a live ceremony. The key speakers at the ceremony are President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Go to the full article >>Watch Live: Civilian October 7 memorial ceremony
The ceremony, organized by bereaved families and civilian organizers and funded through crowdfunding which raised NIS three million, featured prominent Israeli artists.
Israelis gathered across the country Monday night to watch the civilian October 7 memorial ceremony, which organizers say was broadcast at over 300 community viewings around the country.
Go to the full article >>Reporter's Notebook: At the Nova Festival massacre site a year later
One year after the massacre, we find ourselves only a few miles from Gaza, where over 100 hostages are still being held captive.
The roads to Gaza in the first hours of the morning are free of traffic. This time of night, when it is still dark and even the first light of dawn has not arrived, brings a rare quiet over the country. At the entrance to Ashkelon, there is a gas station with lights on inside. The light is inviting, the only sign of warmth in the darkness. On the morning of October 7, 2024, I stopped, grabbed a coffee, and headed south toward the border of Gaza.
Go to the full article >>Remembering the dead, fighting for the living: Israelis mark October 7
Moments of silence, memorial ceremonies, assemblies, and protests were held around the country.
Israelis gathered across the country on October 7, marking one year since the Hamas massacre that left hundreds dead and one year of captivity for 97 of the 101 hostages still held by Hamas.
Go to the full article >>WATCH: People visit the site of the Nova Festival massacre on the Oct. 7 anniversary
WATCH: People visit the site of the Nova Festival massacre on the Oct. 7 anniversary
Important facts
- On October 7, 2023, thousands of Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israeli territory
- They murdered, kidnapped, raped, and tortured Israelis throughout southern Israel
- One year later, we remember the fallen and call for the return of those taken