Global Events Planned to Mark October 7 Massacre as Celebration

Hundreds of anti-Israel events are reportedly being planned in dozens of countries to commemorate the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas massacre, according to a critical opinion piece in the New York Post. These events are expected to call for "resistance victory" and feature symbols associated with Hamas. Israeli government data indicates that 262 events are scheduled in 37 different countries.

The article criticizes organizers for what it calls a historical distortion, highlighting that they ignore Israel's complete withdrawal from the Gaza Strip in 2005. It asserts that instead of utilizing the civilian infrastructure left behind, such as agricultural greenhouses purchased for Palestinians with millions of dollars, Hamas prioritized investing resources in terrorism. The piece further claims that water and sewage pipes were repurposed for rocket launchers, and building materials and international aid funds were diverted to construct an extensive tunnel network where Israeli hostages were later held and tortured.

The opinion piece specifically targets New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, accusing him of promoting events that glorify the massacre, in which 1,200 Israelis were killed and 251 people were taken hostage. The author expresses outrage that radical activists are planning to turn the anniversary of the deadly attack into a celebration.