National Memorial Ceremony for Oct. 7 Victims Held in Tel Aviv
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
A National Memorial Ceremony for victims of the October 7 Hamas attack and the start of the war began in Tel Aviv's Ganey Yehoshua Park, with organizers estimating over 50,000 attendees. Hosted by former hostage Eli Sharabi and actress Shani Cohen, the event includes prayers and performances by Israeli artists. However, Yehoshua Shani of the "Gvura Forum" criticized the ceremony, calling it politically motivated and not representative of all bereaved families.
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- Over 50,000 people attended a National Memorial Ceremony in Tel Aviv for Oct. 7 victims.
- The ceremony was organized by the "Kumu" movement and families of Oct. 7 victims.
- Former hostage Eli Sharabi and actress Shani Cohen hosted the memorial event.
- Performances included artists like Shlomo Artzi, Ivri Lider, and Eden Golan.
- Yehoshua Shani of the "Gvura Forum" called the ceremony politically motivated.
A National Memorial Ceremony commemorating the third anniversary of the Hamas attack on October 7 and the subsequent outbreak of war has begun in Ganey Yehoshua Park in Tel Aviv. The event, organized by the "Kumu" movement and families of those killed and injured on October 7, is estimated by organizers to draw over 50,000 participants.
Former hostage Eli Sharabi and actress Shani Cohen are hosting the ceremony. Sharabi spoke about the fallen, the injured, self-defense fighters, wounded soldiers, and fallen soldiers, stating, "On behalf of the killed and fallen and for the sake of future generations, we will testify and tell what happened on the day the sky fell upon us. We will remember everyone and never forget."
Ido Yakir, a member of the Magen kibbutz self-defense force, recited the "Yizkor" memorial prayer. The ceremony features performances by numerous Israeli artists, including Shlomo Artzi, Ivri Lider, Miri Mesika, Harel Skaat, Gali Atari, Yuval Dayan, and Eden Golan. Israeli television channels and online platforms are broadcasting the event.
However, Yehoshua Shani, chairman of the "Gvura Forum," whose son was killed in combat on October 7, told radio station Kan Bet that the National Memorial Ceremony does not represent all families who lost loved ones. He described it not as a national ceremony but as one organized by the "Kumu" movement, which he characterized as politically motivated. "There are many families who do not share Kumu's views," he stated.
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