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HamalSecurity

IDF General Staff Holds Moment of Silence for October 7 Victims

Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba

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Hebrew · 6 newsrooms covering

Originalפורום המטה הכללי קיים מעמד זיכרון ודקת דומייה ב-06:29

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  • IDF General Staff held a memorial ceremony.
  • A moment of silence was observed at 6:29 AM.
  • The ceremony took place at the Zikim base.
  • It commemorated victims of the October 7th attacks.
IDF General Staff Holds Moment of Silence for October 7 Victims
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The General Staff Forum of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) held a memorial ceremony and observed a moment of silence at 6:29 AM on Tuesday at the Zikim base. The ceremony commemorated the victims of the October 7th Hamas attacks. The specific time, 6:29 AM, marks the precise moment the initial assault began on that fateful day. The event served as a solemn remembrance for those lost and affected by the unprecedented violence.

The IDF has been observing national remembrance days and ceremonies to honor the fallen soldiers and civilians. This particular ceremony underscores the profound impact of the October 7th events on the nation and its military, emphasizing the ongoing commitment to remembering the sacrifices made.

HamalCentre · Tel Aviv

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