Flags lowered to half-mast as Israel remembers October 7 massacre three years on
"We will carry their stories with us and educate generations of commanders and soldiers by their example," he said, referring to all those who have fallen during and since the massacre.
On the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas massacre, Israel observed a moment of silence by lowering its flags to half-mast at 6:29 a.m. Monday. President Isaac Herzog is scheduled to deliver a memorial speech at Mount Herzl at 11:00 a.m., followed by a ceremony dedicated to the victims of October 7 at 14:00. A Salon Otef gathering will be held at the president's residence at 17:00, featuring former hostage Omri Miran and his wife Lishay.
Another memorial ceremony will be held in Beersheba at 18:30, while a memorial service will take place in Sderot at 20:00.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir emphasized the importance of learning from the past, vowing to ensure that the lessons are implemented to prevent future harm. "We will not allow our enemies to build up their strength unhindered," and "We will identify threats as they emerge and strike them with determination and force" are among the promises Zamir made, as reported in his message to the IDF.
Zamir acknowledged the unity displayed by the people of Israel during the most challenging moments and expressed his commitment to honoring the fallen and fulfilling his responsibility to the citizens of Israel and future generations.
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