Statement from Congressman Dan Goldman on the Anniversary of the October 7 Terror Attacks in Israel

New York, NY – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today issued the following statement to mark the one-year anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks.

“One year ago today, on a sacred Jewish holiday, my family and I were awoken by sirens in our Tel Aviv hotel and scurried to a bomb shelter to avoid rocket fire from Hamas, a terrorist organization dedicated to the eradication of Israel and all Jews.

“We know what happened that day: 1200 people were murdered, including 46 Americans; more than 250 people were illegally abducted as hostages, including more than 100 who still remain in unthinkable conditions; barbaric sexual violence and the indiscriminate desecration and beheading of babies and the elderly alike.

“My heart is back in Israel today, mourning with all those saying Kaddish for loved ones and desperately hoping for the return of the hostages and the deceased in the tunnels in Gaza.

“The past year has laid bare that Hamas is just one of seven Iranian-backed terrorist proxies intent not only on the destruction of Israel but of western democracy itself, including the United States.

“Americans of all color, creed and religion must remain united against terrorism around the globe, and we must stand firmly alongside our democratic ally, Israel, in its defense from forces of terror.”

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