Israelis mark third anniversary of October 7 with protests demanding state inquiry into massacre
Many of the protesters called for more accountability by governmental figures and a full state commission of inquiry into the national tragedy.
On Wednesday, Israelis across the country commemorated the third anniversary of the 2023 October 7 massacre through protests, marches, and memorial ceremonies. Many demonstrators called for increased accountability from government officials and a comprehensive state commission of inquiry into the tragedy. Demonstrations occurred outside the Knesset in Jerusalem and several government officials' homes, such as Transportation Minister Miri Regev and Education Minister Yoav Kisch.
Some protests featured provocative public art installations, like dyeing the fountain water at Dizengoff Square red to simulate blood and laying out painted bodies on Trumpeldor Beach in Tel Aviv to represent the victims. A convoy also traveled from Caesarea to Tel Aviv, retracing the route Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took on October 7, 2023.
The October Council, a group representing bereaved families and survivors, invited Israelis to join the memorial ceremonies and protests demanding a state commission of inquiry into the events leading up to the massacre. They emphasized that three years have passed, yet the truth remains uninvestigated. The October Council urged the Israeli public to remember the tragedy, demand answers, and ensure that lessons are learned.
They specifically addressed the upcoming election campaign, urging the government to investigate the failure, learn from it, and make corrections, or risk leaving the biggest question marks in its history unanswered.
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