Israelis mourn 7 October attack victims three years after deadly Hamas raid
Memorial events have taken place in Israel on the third anniversary of the Hamas-led attack that sparked the devastating Gaza war.
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Notable Quotes
"We will complete the mission: we have settled the score and will continue settling the score with all the murderers."
— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician
"What happened at the site was dystopic, unimaginable."
— Ahuva Yavin Mayze , Other
"Today is a difficult day, not only for me but for a large part of the nation."
— Shlomo Sharf , Athlete
"Shiri, Ariel and Kfir. Sorry. Sorry that you are up there and I am here."
— Yarden Bibas , Other
"This is the first time we are doing all the things here in the kibbutz."
— Zion Regev , Other
"Israel would remember everyone who knew that they had to give their lives in order to save others."
— Ido Yakir , Other
Key People
Mother of a victim killed during the Nova dance festival.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Speaker at the national memorial event commemorating the victims of the attack.
Former Israeli footballer who paid tribute to his granddaughter killed at the Nova festival.
Former hostage whose family members were killed in Gaza.
Community leader of Kibbutz Kfar Aza, reflecting on the trauma of the attacks.
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Memorial events have taken place in Israel on the third anniversary of the Hamas-led attack that sparked the devastating Gaza war.
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