A vigil will be held to mark the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks featuring “prayers, music, personal reflections and the reading of the names of British victims”.
Organised by the Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Jewish Leadership Council (JLC), participants of the event will also observe a moment of silence for the 1,200 men, women and children murdered during Hamas’ rampage across southern Israel, alongside the thousands more injured and 251 people taken hostage.
The programme will begin at 5pm at an as-yet undisclosed location in London.
Board of Deputies President Phil Rosenberg said: “Three years on, the awful events of 7 October stand as one of the most tragic days for our Jews around the world. The Hamas terrorist massacre inflicted profound suffering and enduring trauma.
“We will gather in central London to honour the victims with dignity and resolve. This vigil reaffirms our commitment to remember those who were murdered, to support those still rebuilding their lives, and to stand firmly against hatred and terror in all its forms. It will also be a timely reminder to our political leaders not to forget the horror inflicted on the Israeli people on that day, nor the cynical approach adopted by Hamas to this day.
“Please join us as we say, loudly and clearly ‘Am Yisrael Chai’.”
Jewish Leadership Council Chair Keith Black said: “Three years on from the horrors of 7 October, Jewish communities around the world continue to grieve for the 1,200 innocent men, women and children murdered that day, and for the 85 victims murdered in captivity. We invite our community and our allies to join us for a public commemoration to remember those whose lives were so brutally taken, to honour their memory, and to stand together in solidarity with Israel.”
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