Shomron Council Marks 3 Years Since Oct. 7 With 37 Fallen, 266 Wounded

The Shomron Regional Council is commemorating the three-year anniversary of the October 7th attacks by honoring its residents who have fallen and supporting the wounded and their families. On October 7th, five soldiers and civilians from the council's communities were killed. Since then, an additional 32 residents have died in the Swords of Iron War and in terror attacks in the Shomron region, bringing the total number of fallen residents to 37. Additionally, 266 soldiers from the council have been wounded during the war.

Memorial ceremonies are scheduled to take place in the council's communities on Tuesday and Wednesday. Residents will gather to remember the fallen and murdered, embrace bereaved families, and strengthen the wounded and their loved ones. The council is maintaining a memorial site for the fallen.

Yossi Dagan, Head of the Shomron Regional Council, addressed the bereaved families, stating, "To our dear bereaved families, there are no words that can fill the void left by your loved ones. On this day, and every day of the year, we are with you. The fallen are part of us, of our communities, and of the story of the people of Israel. We will continue to remember their names, tell their stories, and educate in the spirit of the values they left behind."

He also spoke to the wounded and their families, acknowledging their difficult journey. "To the wounded and their families, who are dealing with a long and sometimes difficult path, I want to say: we are by your side. Your heroism continues in rehabilitation, in the efforts and small steps of each day. We will not forget the will and legacy of the fallen. We will build the Shomron and the State of Israel even more, for their sake and for the generations to come. Out of pain, we will continue to strengthen the communities and add life. The entire Shomron embraces you, and we will continue to walk together, even when the road is difficult."