Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Netanyahu Vows to Pursue October 7 Attackers
Israel held a ceremony to remember people killed in the October 7, 2023 attacks and in the years since.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would keep pursuing people involved in the attacks and hostage-taking.
He said Israel would continue striking Hezbollah in Lebanon but also seek a chance for peace with Lebanon.
He said Israel would not let Iran threaten the country.
Netanyahu also said Hamas would not govern Gaza.
President Isaac Herzog spoke about remembering the dead and supporting bereaved families.
Israel’s military chief, Eyal Zamir, said the October 7 massacre must be fully investigated.
He said the lessons should be put into practice so people can live securely.
At a memorial ceremony marking three years since the October 7, 2023 attacks, Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to pursue everyone involved.
Netanyahu said Israel would continue striking Hezbollah in Lebanon while seeking a chance for peace with Lebanon.
He vowed that Israel would not allow Iran to threaten its existence and said Israeli forces had struck Iranian missile stores and nuclear-program targets.
Netanyahu said Hamas would not rule the Gaza Strip.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir called for a full investigation of the massacre and implementation of its lessons.
- Who
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog, and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir addressed the ceremony.
- What
- Israeli leaders commemorated those killed since the October 7 attacks and made statements about security, military action, and investigating the massacre.
- When
- The ceremony marked three years since the October 7, 2023 attacks.
- Where
- The ceremony's location is not specified. Netanyahu discussed Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran.
- Why
- To commemorate fallen soldiers and security forces and remember people killed in the October 7 attacks and subsequent period.
- Attack date
- October 7, 2023
- Commemoration
- The ceremony marked three years since the attacks.
- Israel's stated pursuit
- Netanyahu said Israel would pursue those involved in the attacks and hostage-taking.
- Gaza
- Netanyahu said Hamas would not rule the Gaza Strip.
- Lebanon
- Netanyahu said Israel would continue striking Hezbollah and seek a chance for peace with Lebanon.
- Iran
- Netanyahu said Israel would not allow Iran to threaten Israel's existence and described strikes on Iranian missile stores and nuclear-program targets.
- Investigation
- Eyal Zamir said it was Israel's duty to investigate the October 7 massacre and implement lessons learned.