Three years ago, Hamas terrorists unleashed terror on Israeli civilians, killing over a thousand innocent people and taking hundreds of others hostage. No amount of time will fully heal the grief of this unconscionable attack. My heart remains with the families who remember loved ones lost, as well as every Jewish person across the world feeling the immense pain of today’s solemn anniversary.
Chris Murphy: “Three years ago, Hamas terrorists unleashed terror on Israeli civilians, killing over a thousand innocent people and…”
On the recordOctober 8, 2026
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Statement on the anniversary of Hamas' attack on Israel.
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