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From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Foreign Ministry ceremony honors foreign citizens killed on October 7
Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
A ceremony at the Foreign Ministry to honor the foreign citizens killed in Hamas's October 7 attack, October 9, 2024. (Kobi Amsalem/GPO)
The Foreign Ministry holds a ceremony to remember foreigners who were killed and kidnapped on October 7 of last year.
About 100 foreign diplomats attend the event, which begins with a minute of silence.
US envoy Jack Lew, representing the diplomatic corps in Israel, pledges that the US will not give up until every hostage is brought home.
Thailand’s ambassador lights a memorial candle. Hamas and other Palestinian groups killed 41 Thai citizens and kidnapped 30 during their attack.
Memorial wreaths were laid by the ambassadors of Tanzania and Nepal, both of whom have countrymen still held hostage in Gaza.
Pro-Israel Iranians also participate in the event.
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