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US Secretary of State Holds Memorial for American Victims of Oct. 7 Hamas Attack

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio led a memorial ceremony in Washington for American citizens who were killed, injured, or taken hostage during the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. The event, attended by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and relatives of victims, aimed to honor the deceased and demand justice. Families stressed the importance of remembering their loved ones and ensuring accountability, regardless of political differences.

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted a memorial for American victims of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.
The ceremony took place at the State Department in Washington.
About 50 American citizens were killed and dozens more injured in the attack.
Relatives of victims called for accountability for those involved in the attack.
Families want the memory of their loved ones preserved and perpetrators brought to justice.

US Secretary of State Holds Memorial for American Victims of Oct. 7 Hamas Attack — Editorial illustration generated by baba News, not a photograph of the event.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted a memorial ceremony at the State Department in Washington for American citizens killed, abducted, or wounded in the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7. The event was attended by Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and other senior U.S. administration officials. Relatives of those affected by the attack were invited to the ceremony. They honored their loved ones and called for accountability for all involved in planning, carrying out, and assisting in the murder of American citizens. "The events of October 7 were a tragedy not only for Israel. About 50 American citizens were killed, and dozens more were injured," stated Avi Ohayon, a cousin of the deceased Carmela Dan. He added that families are seeking to have their loved ones' stories heard, their memory preserved, and the perpetrators brought to justice. The relatives expressed gratitude to the U.S. administration for organizing the memorial event and emphasized their continued commitment to commemorating the victims and holding those responsible accountable. They also asserted that punishment for the October 7 crimes should not be subject to political disagreements.