Hundreds attend October 7 vigil at Bondi, three years after terror attack
Hundreds of people gathered in Sydney to commemorate the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. The event included vigils and tributes to the victims, with various political figures and community leaders in attendance.
Why it matters
The event highlights the ongoing impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on international communities and the heightened security concerns surrounding commemorative events.
This year marks three years since Hamas attacked Israel, killing more than 1,200 people. ( ABC News )
A commemoration in Sydney's east has paid tribute on Wednesday evening to victims of the October 7 Hamas attack in Israel.
Hundreds of people also gathered at Bondi for a vigil earlier in the morning.
Australian Jewry co-CEO Alex Ryvchin said it was "reflective" service for a community who had "been through a great deal".
Link copied Share Share article Sydney’s Jewish community has paid tribute to those killed three years ago in the October 7 Hamas attack in Israel, the first commemorations of its kind to be held in Sydney since the Bondi Beach terror attack.
Several thousand militants infiltrated southern Israel on a Jewish holiday on October 7, 2023, killing more than 1,200 civilians and taking some 250 others hostage.
It is considered the deadliest attack in Israel's 78-year history.
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