Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon came together to honor the victims of the October 7 attacks by Hamas that took place a year ago. The leaders lit candles at the “Iron Swords” monument in Jerusalem, a symbol erected in memory of those who lost their lives.
In a joint statement, Netanyahu and Leon reflected on the tragic event, describing it as a “terrible massacre” that the people of Israel bravely faced. They emphasized the resilience and unity of the nation in the face of adversity, quoting, “The people shall rise up as a great lion, and lift up themselves as a young lion.”
