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October 7 Families Urge US Congress to Investigate Massacre
Families of American victims of the October 7 Hamas terror attacks are calling on the United States Congress to launch an investigative commission into the massacre. The demand was voiced during a memorial ceremony at the US State Department in Washington, which was hosted by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and his wife, Allison Lutnick.
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What happened
- 01Families of American October 7 victims are demanding a US congressional inquiry into the Hamas terror attacks.
- 02At least 46 American citizens were killed, dozens were injured, and others were abducted to Gaza during the massacre.
- 03The families are seeking a US probe because the Israeli government has not yet established a state commission of inquiry.
- 04Ruby Chen, father of murdered soldier Itay Chen, stated that families have waited over 1,000 days and can no longer wait for an Israeli investigation.
- 05Chen urged the US to leverage its ties with Turkey and Qatar, where he said alleged perpetrators are living freely.
- 06The demands were made during a memorial ceremony at the US State Department hosted by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- 07Avi On, cousin of Carmela Dan who was murdered in Nir Oz, emphasized the need to bring those responsible to justice.
At least 46 American citizens were killed, dozens were injured, and others were abducted to Gaza during the attacks. The families are seeking answers and accountability after waiting more than 1,000 days, noting that the Israeli government has not yet established its own state commission of inquiry. Ruby Chen, whose son Itay Chen was murdered as an IDF soldier, stated that the families can no longer wait for an Israeli investigation.
Chen suggested that the United States should leverage its relationships with Turkey and Qatar, where he stated alleged perpetrators of the attack are living freely, to bring those responsible to justice. Avi On, whose cousin Carmela Dan was murdered in Nir Oz, and Abbey Onn also joined the calls for justice and accountability, emphasizing the need to ensure the victims are remembered.
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