National Memorial Ceremony Marks Three Years Since October 7 Massacre
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
A national memorial ceremony for the October 7 massacre was held in Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park, marking three years since the attack and occurring for the first time with no hostages remaining in Gaza. The event, attended by 50,000 people, was hosted by former hostage Eli Sharabi and actress Shani Cohen, who called for national unity. Organizers and families emphasized the importance of remembrance and are seeking public support for crowdfunding to make it the largest memorial event in Israel's history. Numerous Israeli artists performed.
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- A national memorial ceremony for the October 7 massacre was held in Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park.
- The event marked three years since the attack and occurred with no hostages remaining in Gaza.
- 50,000 citizens attended the sold-out ceremony, hosted by former hostage Eli Sharabi.
- Organizers and families called for national unity and remembrance of the victims.
- The ceremony was funded by public crowdfunding and featured performances by many Israeli artists.
A national memorial ceremony, organized by the "Komo" movement and families of October 7 victims, was held Wednesday evening in Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park to mark three years since the Hamas attack. This year's ceremony is particularly poignant as it takes place with no hostages remaining in Gaza. All tickets were sold out, with an estimated 50,000 citizens filling the park.
Eli Sharabi, a former hostage who is co-hosting the event with actress Shani Cohen, urged Israelis to set aside their differences and unite in remembrance. "October 7, the day of our tragedy, should be declared an official day of remembrance in the country," Sharabi stated, emphasizing the need to stand together. He expressed his personal grief, noting that the memory of his daughters, Noa and Yahel, his wife Lian, and his brother Yossi would be with him as he hosted.
Yonatan Shimriz, founder of "Komo" and brother of Alon Shimriz, who was kidnapped and later mistakenly killed by the IDF in Gaza, called for continued support for the ceremony's crowdfunding campaign. "We must not forget, and we must not let the memory fade," Shimriz said, aiming to make the event the largest memorial in the country's history. He described the ceremony as "difficult and painful" but essential for honoring lost loved ones.
The families of October 7 victims highlighted the historical importance of the ceremony in uniting the nation and commemorating the day of disaster. Organizers stressed their commitment to a unifying, hopeful, and inclusive national event that gives voice to all affected communities. They are appealing for public support for the crowdfunding campaign to ensure the ceremony, funded entirely by the public, can accommodate tens of thousands of attendees in an open-park format.
A long list of Israeli artists, including Miri Mesika, Ran Danker, Shlomo Artzi, and Eden Golan, were scheduled to perform at the event.
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