Three Years After the Nova Massacre, a Plea for Solidarity: “We Need More People on Our Side”

Christian leaders and influencers gathered at the Nova Music Festival memorial to mark the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas massacre. The event focused on solidarity with Israel and honoring the victims of the 2023 attack.
Why it matters
The event highlights the ongoing geopolitical and religious tensions in the Middle East and the role of international faith-based advocacy in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Three years after the Nova massacre, Friends of Zion honors survivors with the Hineni Award for their courage and resilience. October 8, 2026. Photo Credit: CBN News. Three Years After the Nova Massacre, a Plea for Solidarity: “We Need More People on Our Side” Julie Stahl 10-09-2026 Share This article
Three years after the October 7 Hamas massacre, more than 1,000 pastors, Christian leaders, and influencers gathered at the Nova Music Festival memorial to stand with Israel, honor the victims, and hear from those whose lives were forever changed by the attack.
The visit, organized as part of the Friends of Zion Israel Ambassadors Summit, focused on remembrance, resilience, and solidarity. The memorial marks the site where more than 340 people were murdered and 44 others were kidnapped to Gaza during the deadly assault on the music festival.
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