National Memorial Ceremony Marks Three Years Since October 7

A national memorial ceremony for the October 7th attacks, organized by the "Komo" movement and families of victims, took place for the third consecutive year at Park Ganei Yehoshua in Tel Aviv. Organizers anticipated tens of thousands of Israelis would attend, including families of those killed and held hostage. The event was hosted by former hostage Eli Sharabi and actress Shani Cohen. Park gates opened at 18:30, with public entry concluding at 21:00, and the ceremony expected to end around 23:00. It was broadcast live by Kan News. Sharabi stated in a prior interview that "we have returned to October 6th, most of the people want a different and unifying reality." This year's ceremony featured an "open park" format without grandstands for the first time, aiming to allow tens of thousands to gather under the sky to remember the fallen and cry out for the hostages. Organizers urged the public to attend in person rather than relying on community screenings to create a powerful display of unity and remembrance. The article also noted that 2,347 people, including 63 children, were killed or fell in the attacks.