{
  "id": 12292001,
  "title": "‘Remember 7.10.23’: Hostage Square bears few remnants of a national crisis – but trauma lingers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/remember-7-10-23-hostage-square-bears-few-remnants-of-a-national",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T03:52:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-910735"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 7, 2023, the Hamas attacks left a deep impact on Israelis, particularly those who were held hostage in Gaza. In response, the families held a space near the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, known as Hostage Square. This square was transformed into a symbol of their struggle, adorned with \"Bring Them Home\" signs, yellow ribbons, and balloons. The families created a replica of a Hamas tunnel and an Empty Shabbat Table, a touching art installation. After three years, only a few remnants of the encampment remain, with a sign reading \"Remember 7.10.23.\" While Israelis may have moved on, the trauma from October 7 persists. In a poll, 74% of respondents feared further terrorist attacks, and 66% called for a state commission of inquiry into the events. The attack has influenced voting intentions, with 68% of Jewish Israelis and 32% of Arab Israelis citing it as a central factor in their party choice. The trauma continues to affect people's daily lives, causing anxiety and vigilance. Despite this, there is also a sense of unity and solidarity among Israelis, as they come together to support one another.",
  "summary": "Three years after the attack on Simchat Torah, there are few remnants of the hostage families’ encampment: the tunnel replica, a few yellow ribbons and a sign bearing the words “Remember 7.10.23.”",
  "key_points": [
    "Hostage Square commemorates 2023 Hamas attacks, now with minimal remnants",
    "74% of Israelis fear more terror attacks, 66% demand inquiry",
    "Trauma influences voting, 68% of Jewish and 32% of Arab Israelis"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The diminishing physical presence of Hostage Square contrasts with the lasting emotional impact of the Hamas attacks, which continue to influence daily life, voting intentions, and national priorities.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}