Israel Marks Third Anniversary of 'Black Saturday' Attacks
Translated & summarized from Channel 9 by baba
Israel is approaching the third anniversary of the October 7th attacks, a day the author describes as marking three years of "orphanhood, pain, and grief." The author recounts vivid memories of the initial fear, anger, and disbelief from that day, emphasizing that the event irrevocably changed lives. The piece expresses a deep-seated desire for justice and retribution against those responsible for the attacks, with the anniversary serving as a reminder of the ongoing pain and the call for accountability.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- The third anniversary of the October 7th attacks, a day of "orphanhood, pain, and grief," is approaching.
- The author describes the attacks as having shattered national naivete and divided life into "before" and "after."
- Vivid memories of fear, helplessness, anger, and the smell of burning from the initial day are recounted.
- The author expresses a strong conviction that the events cannot be forgotten or misrepresented.
- There is a profound desire for "just retribution" and accountability for those responsible.
- The anniversary is seen as a time to honor the fallen and survivors, and to seek justice.
The third anniversary of the "Black Saturday" attacks, which occurred on October 7, 2023, is being marked, signifying three years of "orphanhood, pain, and grief." The author emphasizes that October 7th is a fixed date that irrevocably divided life into a "before" and "after," shattering the nation's naivete and resulting in thousands of casualties.
The author vividly recalls the events of that day three years prior, remembering the fear, helplessness, bewilderment, and disbelief of the first day. Intense anger is described, likened to a "cloud of black smoke from burning kibbutzim" seven kilometers away, louder than air raid sirens and explosions. The smell of burning and the presence or absence of loved ones are also recalled.
The author expresses a firm conviction that the events cannot be forgotten or misrepresented, suggesting that the trauma has heightened their ability to detect falsehoods. The piece conveys a deep sense of enduring pain and an unyielding heart that cannot forgive or forget.
As the anniversary approaches, the author states that those who understand what happened on October 7th will honor the fallen and the survivors. Beyond sorrow and pride, there is a strong desire for "just retribution" and a hope to witness the "mighty hand of judgment, both heavenly and human," bring the guilty to account. The author wishes for the perpetrators' plans and homes to be destroyed, their families to wander the world without peace, and for the shadows of the dead to haunt them until their final judgment.
The piece concludes with a reaffirmation of memory for what happened on October 7th, stating that the anniversary is tomorrow, retribution will come within their lifetime, and memory will last forever.
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