Posted on 10/07/24
President Herzog: A day that should live in infamy. The world must support Israel against its enemies for a better future for the region"
President Isaac Herzog began a memorial journey throughout the Gaza border communities this morning, Monday, in Re'im, at the site where the 'Nova' Festival took place a year ago.
Upon arriving at the site at 06:29, the President observed a moment of silence in memory of the men and women murdered by terrorists during the festival massacre. Afterward, he laid a wreath and lit memorial candles in honor of the victims, accompanied by their bereaved families.
President Herzog at the Nova Festival site: "October 7, 2023, is a day that should be remembered in infamy, when thousands of cruel terrorists broke into our homes, violated our families, burned, chopped, raped, and hijacked and abducted our citizens, our brothers and sisters, and with them, people from 36 different nationalities.
"This is a scar on humanity. This is a scar on the face of the Earth.
"We have to do whatever we can by all ways and means possible to bring back our hostages who are there in the tunnels and dungeons of Gaza. And the world has to realize and understand that in order to change the course of history and bring peace, a better future to the region, it must support Israel in its battle against its enemies. We are fighting the battle of the free world. We are fighting for a better future for the region. We are fighting for a future of peace. This cannot be done without enabling us to defeat our enemies and bring peace and a better direction to the entire region.
"Blessed be those who fell, who were murdered and killed here. Young people who came to celebrate and enjoy dance and music - to live a real life of young people as any young person should be entitled to. Let us remember them forever. Let us pray, with remorse, pain, bereavement, and condolences to their families."