Israel Marks Three Years Since October 7th Attacks, Releasing Casualty Figures

Three years after the October 7th attacks, Israel has officially recognized 2,347 individuals as killed or murdered in acts of hostility, with an additional 87,000 civilians identified as victims of hostile acts. These figures were released by the Ministry of Defense and the National Insurance Institute. The Ministry of Defense reported that 1,318 members of Israel's security forces have fallen since October 7, 2023. This number includes soldiers from the IDF, members of emergency response teams, police officers, Shin Bet agents, firefighters, and prison service personnel, as well as 24 disabled individuals who died due to their war-related injuries. Among civilians, 1,029 were murdered in terror attacks since the start of the war, including 63 children and 88 foreign nationals. The National Insurance Institute stated that from October 7th to the present, 87,286 additional victims of hostile acts have been treated, with 24 requiring amputations. Regarding hostages, 216 civilians were returned from Gaza; 154 are alive (including 29 foreigners), and the bodies of 62 were returned for burial (including 6 foreigners). The Ministry of Defense also noted that over 7,150 family members have been added to the bereaved circle since the war began, including 880 orphans and over 3,700 siblings who lost a brother or sister. One individual, Sagi Dekel Chen, commented on the trauma associated with the disaster, while Eli Sharabi stated that "every three-year-old child understands that the Prime Minister is responsible."