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Speaker Menin Commemorates October 7th Anniversary

New York City Council · Oct 8, 2026 · starts 0:21:36 · 46 sec

She marks three years since the October 7th attack, remembers the 1,200 lives lost, and shares meeting with Nova Festival survivor Shalev Betan and Yunus Al-Kanwari.

Julie Menin

Yesterday marked three years since October 7th, the worst day in Israel's history and the deadliest attack on the Jewish state since its founding.

Julie Menin

Jews across the world remember the terror of that morning.

Julie Menin

They recalled the fear and the hatred it stoked, and we mourned the innocent, unfulfilled lives that were lost that way.

Julie Menin

Over 1,200 lives that were lost by Hamas terrorists.

Julie Menin

A few weeks ago, I was honored to meet with Nova Festival survivor Shalev Betan, as well as Yunus Al-Kanwari, the man who hid Shalev and his friends on his farm, saving dozens of lives.

Julie Menin

They shared their truly remarkable stories, and may we continue to take in their message of showing compassion to all.