Israel Marks Three Years Since October 7 With Memorials and Protests
The October Council announced a week of memorial and protest events marking three years since the October 7 attacks, demanding accountability and a state commission of inquiry.
Three years after the horrific October 7 Hamas terror attack, the October Council, which brings together bereaved families and released hostages, has announced a week of memorial and protest events. The events will open on Saturday, October 3, with the launch of the 'Leftover Space' exhibition at the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation in Jaffa.
Main Memorial Events and Protests
On Wednesday, October 7, a series of commemorative actions will take place across the country. A nationwide moment of silence is scheduled for 06:29 AM, followed by statements from the October Council families and protest demonstrations in Caesarea, Jerusalem, Sha'ar HaNegev, and dozens of other locations.
At 07:00 AM, council members and activists will stage 'wake-up' protests outside the homes of ministers who served in the government on October 7, 2023. At 07:10 AM, the 'Abandoned Route' convoy will set off from Caesarea toward Tel Aviv.
'Three years after October 7, this day must not become just another date on the calendar. Behind the numbers are people, families, and entire lives that were cut short, and behind the disaster still lie questions that the Israeli public deserves answers to,' the October Council stated.
Exhibitions and Public Projects
The central national memorial ceremony will be held at Ganei Yehoshua Park in Tel Aviv, sponsored by the 'Kulanu' organization. The event will be hosted by freed hostage Eli Sharabi, who lost his family during the attacks, and will be broadcasted nationwide, including at Hostages Square.
The 'Leftover Space' exhibition, opening to the general public on October 4, will feature dozens of personal items belonging to victims, fallen soldiers, and hostages. Among the exhibits are the balance bicycle of young Ariel Bibes, the beret of spotter Roni Eshel, the stethoscope of paramedic Amit Mann, and the camera of slain Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth photographer Roi Idan.
Additionally, social media will host the 'Do Not Forget Them' memory project, led by Hila Avir. The initiative pairs 14 cultural figures and artists with 14 families who lost loved ones, aiming to share the personal stories of the victims with younger audiences.
