As the sunset over Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park set the stage for a memorial honoring Hamas’ victims and hostages, a missile siren blared, throwing attendees to the ground. The event marked a year since the war began, underscoring that the conflict was far from over.
The memorial, organized as an alternative to the official state-led ceremony, was attended by families who felt abandoned by the government. Despite restrictions limiting the audience to press and victims’ families, a global audience witnessed emotional testimonies and musical performances.
Hamas’s use of sexual violence
Survivor Yuval Sharvit Trabelsi shared harrowing accounts of witnessing rape during the Nova massacre, shedding light on the atrocities committed by Hamas terrorists.
The event highlighted the ongoing struggle for justice and accountability, with families demanding more efforts to secure the release of hostages. Despite personal tragedies and government failures, the resilience and unity of the Israeli people shone through, reaffirming a commitment to never forget and never give up.