 Isaac Herzog, President of Israel, lights a memorial candle at Kibbutz Nirim to mark 1 year since the October 7th massacre | |
| Observed by | Israelis |
|---|---|
| Date | 24 Tishrei (Hebrew calendar) |
Iron Swords War Memorial Day is a national Memorial Day commemorating the fallen victims of the 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel on the 22nd of Tishrei 5784, the holiday of Simchat Torah, October 7, 2023, and the soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces who fell during the ensuing Israel–Hamas war. Due to the fact that the 22nd of Tishrei is the holiday of Simchat Torah, and the 23rd of Tishrei is the Isru Chag (the day after a Jewish holiday) of Sukkot, the Memorial Day was set for the 24th of Tishrei.[1]
- ^ "Cabinet to approve Oct. 7 memorial day during meeting on Sunday". The Jerusalem Post. 2024-03-17. Retrieved 2024-03-17.