Two years have passed since the horrific invasion of Israel by Hamas terrorists, a day that left an indelible mark on the nation's history.
On October 7, 2023, the world watched in horror as Hamas militants unleashed a brutal onslaught on the Israeli populace, resulting in the death of 1,224 Israelis. This marked the deadliest single-day attack on Jews since the Holocaust.
The terrorists didn't stop at murder; they also kidnapped 262 individuals, including Israeli civilians, IDF soldiers, and foreign workers. As of today, 48 hostages remain in Hamas' clutches, with 22 believed to be alive.
According to RedState, the morning of October 7, 2023, was a day of celebration turned into a nightmare. Nearly four thousand Israelis were gathered near the Gaza border at the Nova music festival, reveling in the joy of music and camaraderie.
Their merriment was abruptly shattered when Hamas terrorists stormed the festival on motorcycles, trucks, and powered paragliders, killing 378 attendees and abducting dozens.
Kibbutz Be'eri, a flourishing secular community of approximately 1,000 residents, also fell victim to the ruthless invasion. The terrorists stormed the kibbutz, murdering 102 residents and kidnapping thirty in a brutal assault that lasted twenty-seven hours.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) valiantly attempted to liberate the community, but the operation resulted in the death of 24 soldiers. Four residents of Be'eri, Yossi Sharabi, Manny Godard, Sahar Baruch, and Dror Or, remain in Hamas' custody.
Two years on, the scars of the invasion are still visible. A memorial service was held at Kibbutz Be'eri to honor the fallen, and while around 100 residents have returned, the majority are still living in temporary housing.
The Israeli government has plans to facilitate the return of most residents by July 2026.
Kibbutz Nir Oz, another community less than two miles from the Gaza border, was also devastated by the Hamas terrorists. Of the 400 residents, 117 were murdered, and nine are still held hostage. The community is slowly being rebuilt, with residents expected to return by December 2025.
The atrocities of October 7, 2023, are being brought to the global stage through the four-part Israeli drama "Red Alert" premiering on Paramount+. The series provides a harrowing account of the horrors inflicted by the Hamas terrorists, focusing on the Supernova festival, police officers, and the residents of the kibbutzim.
Ruth Efroni, the main writer for the series, says, "I believe the episodes will show with what reverence, truthfulness, and sensitivity we treated the real stories entrusted to us." Producer Lawrence Bender describes the project as "deeply personal" and says that it "tells the story of our people and of a single day that changed everything. What makes it so powerful is that it isn't just a drama. It's real."
Memorial services are being held throughout Israel to honor the victims of the brutal invasion. The IDF and Shin Bet, Israel's national police, are being deployed to the kibbutzim and towns along the Gaza border where Hamas launched its surprise attack.
A large number of citizens are expected to visit the area today and throughout the Sukkot holiday to mark two years since the horrific Hamas terrorist attacks.
In an effort to document the atrocities committed by Hamas, the Israeli government is launching a new website titled "October 7 Files: Organized Evil." The website presents a comprehensive account of the massacre's background, the planning undertaken by Hamas, its brutal execution with real-time documentation, and the aftermath of the tragedy.
The website contains images of original documents written by Yahya Sinwar, the former chairman of Hamas' political bureau, which provide detailed instructions for the Hamas terrorists.
Despite the clear evidence of Hamas' premeditated genocide, pro-Hamas organizations worldwide continue to spread lies, claiming the violence on October 7 was in "resistance to Israeli occupation and siege (sic)." The website is designed to refute these lies and to document how the attacks were a premeditated genocide by Hamas.
Pro-Hamas organizations such as Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) continue to support the atrocities committed by Hamas, viewing them as a "military victory" against Israel's "genocide." These organizations are planning rallies and vigils to honor the "martyrs" and to "reflect on the ongoing catastrophe in Gaza."
However, not all nations are allowing these pro-Hamas events to take place. In Italy, the Israeli Embassy worked with the Italian government to shut down pro-Hamas events scheduled for October 7.
The brutal invasion of Israel by Hamas on October 7, 2023, is a stark reminder of the atrocities that can be committed in the name of misguided ideologies. As we remember the 1,224 innocent lives lost, the rallying cry remains: Le'olam al tishkach, le'olam lo (English: Never forget, never again.)
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