Memorial Plaza for October 7 Victims Completed at Zikim Beach
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
A memorial plaza honoring the 18 victims of the October 7 massacre at Zikim Beach has been completed three years after the attack. The plaza features a sculpture titled "The Last Dawn" by the late artist Lev Abramzon, symbolizing remembrance and the transition between life and eternity. Itamar Revivo, Head of the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council, emphasized the commitment to honoring the victims and creating a meaningful space for their families and the community. The memorial aims to preserve the memory of those lost and serve as a lasting testament to their lives.
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- A memorial plaza for 18 victims of the October 7 massacre at Zikim Beach was completed three years later.
- The plaza features the "The Last Dawn" sculpture by the late artist Lev Abramzon.
- The sculpture includes six figures climbing a wave-shaped ladder with 18 seagulls at its base.
- Itamar Revivo, Head of the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council, called it a commitment to the victims' memory.
- The memorial is designed to withstand the elements and endure for years.
- The plaza aims to be a place of remembrance, honor, and a promise not to forget.
Three years after the October 7 massacre, a memorial plaza has been completed at Zikim Beach, the site where 18 people were murdered and fell. The plaza, built on the beach where horrific scenes unfolded during the Hamas infiltration, is intended as a place of remembrance and honor for the bereaved families, local residents, and the public.
At the center of the plaza stands "The Last Dawn" sculpture by the late artist Lev Abramzon. The sculpture features six figures representing surfers, a fisherman, a young woman, and men and women of various ages, climbing a ladder inspired by Jacob's Ladder, connecting heaven and earth. The ladder curves like a wave, symbolizing the sea at Zikim Beach and the transition between life, memory, and eternity. Eighteen seagulls are placed around the base of the sculpture, representing the 18 lives lost on that morning. The artwork is made of stainless steel and ceramic, designed to withstand the sea air and salt, ensuring the memorial endures for years.
Itamar Revivo, Head of the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council, stated that completing the plaza was a profound commitment to the memory of those murdered and fell. He acknowledged the challenges and pain involved in its construction, noting that the artist, Lev Abramzon, passed away before its completion. Revivo expressed hope that the plaza will serve as a place of solemn reflection and honor, ensuring the memory and stories of the victims continue to inspire the community.
The plaza's design incorporates elements like sea waves, stone paths, and aquatic vegetation, reflecting the coastline and connecting the memorial to the local landscape. These features aim to preserve the link between the land, the sea, and the lives tragically cut short there. The memorial seeks to replace the sudden silence that shattered a seemingly ordinary morning at Zikim Beach with a new narrative of remembrance, respect, and an unwavering promise not to forget.
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