Israel Honors Police Officers Killed on October 7

The main ceremony took place at the site of the old police station in Sderot, which became a symbol of intense fighting where officers held out for nearly 20 hours before the building was ordered destroyed. Additional tributes and wreath-laying ceremonies were held at other southern battle sites where officers fell, including Ofakim and the area of the Nova music festival. According to Makor Rishon, officers on that day fought with only pistols against terrorists armed with heavy weapons and RPGs.

According to Mignews, more than 100 Israeli police officers were killed during the battles of October 7 and subsequent clashes while protecting civilians. Following the morning ceremonies, senior officers laid wreaths at the combat sites, and a special honor convoy was scheduled to depart from Sderot toward the Re'im military base. The Israel Police pledged to continue honoring the legacy of the fallen and supporting their families and the wounded.