Over 700,000 Shekels Raised in One Day for National Memorial of October 7 Victims

More than 700,000 shekels have been donated within 24 hours for the national memorial ceremony honoring the families of the victims of October 7, held at Park HaYarkon. Organizers reported that this fundraising pace is the highest ever recorded for the event, surpassing the previous two years. The funds were collected through small donations from thousands of Israelis, reflecting an unprecedented public commitment to the memorial. Organizers emphasized that this strong public response demonstrates the Israeli people's deep desire for a unifying national event to commemorate the October 7 attacks and the Iron Swords War.