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Former Hostage Damari Calls Out October 7 Denial as Antisemitism Rises
Emily Damari, freed from Hamas captivity in early 2025, released a video ahead of October 7's third anniversary rejecting claims that the attack was anything other than a deliberate act of terrorism.
- 471 days: the length of Damari's captivity in Gaza after her abduction.
- 1,200 people were killed in the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
- Damari lost two fingers; she had additional surgery after her release.
- She wore tape reading 'Choocha' — her dog's name — in the video; Hamas killed the dog during her abduction.
Why it matters: Damari's video directly challenges public narratives she says misrepresent the attack. She stated: 'It was not an accident. It was a planned terrorist attack, in which innocent people were murdered, raped, injured, and kidnapped.'
- British Jewish community groups and journalists report a rise in antisemitic incidents since October 7, including physical assaults, threats, and vandalism.
- The United Nations documented graphic evidence of rape, gang rape, and sexualized torture of hostages taken on October 7.
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Jerusalem Post1h'False political propaganda': Netanyahu, Likud denounce Channel 12's October 7 anniversary coverageTITimes of Israel7hOn the Gaza border, third anniversary of October 7 revives traumas of war and terrorTNDThe National Desk3hShifting views of Israel loom over third anniversary of Oct. 7 attack
France 241hIsrael marks three years since October 7 attack ahead of elections
BBC News3hIsraelis mourn 7 October attack victims as Gaza lies in ruins three years onCNCTV News3h‘I think this day is a hurt locker’: London Jewish Community marks Oct. 7 anniversary
Deutsche Welle7hGerman politicians warn of antisemitism on October 7 anniversary
Newsweek2hMap shows pro-Palestinian protests across US On October 7 anniversary
NPR14h3 years on, Israelis grapple with reports Netanyahu was warned before Oct. 7 attacksReaRealClearWorld11hAfter October 7, Israel Rewrote the Rules of the Middle East
USA Today14hThree years after Oct. 7, Israel is stronger and more alone | Opinion
Associated Press11hIsraelis mourn Oct. 7 attack as Palestinians in Gaza languish in ruins of the war it sparkedLeft
The Independent11hNetanyahu echoes Iran with strange AI-generated Lego video on October 7 anniversaryTBGThe Boston Globe9hDeep divisions over Netanyahu ahead of Israeli electionDNDemocracy Now!10hThree Years into Genocide, “The IDF Is Still Hunting Gazans”: Palestinian Journalist Akram al-Satarri
Al Jazeera14hFear and a far-right lurch: How October 7 reshaped Israel
MSNBC6hThree years after Israel’s deadliest day, questions remain about Netanyahu knew before the attack
The Washington Post14hIsraelis scarred by Oct. 7 attack weigh Netanyahu’s political future
CNN20hIsrael marks three years since October 7 attack with memorials and protests
Hollywood Reporter48mFor Israeli Actress Noa Cohen, October 7 Is Both Personal and Professional
Los Angeles Times9hIsraelis mourn Oct. 7 attack as Palestinians in Gaza languish in ruins of the war it sparked
Political Wire14hNetanyahu Faces Reckoning Over October 7 in Election
Politico12h'Nothing can justify such terror': EU commemorates Oct. 7 attack in Israel
The Guardian5hBritish Jewish groups hold London vigil for victims of 7 October attacksRight coverage, 34 sources: The right frames October 7's anniversary as exposing a broader, ongoing failure by Western institutions — governments, universities, and media — to confront antisemitism, with Damari's testimony as evidence that denial of the attacks' nature has real consequences for Jewish communities.
New York Post18mIsrael, other nations honor Oct. 7 victims with somber memorials on 3rd anniversary of attacks
The Sun13hIsrael still faces ‘catastrophic’ 9/11-style terror attack 3 years after Oct 7 – jet hijack is proof, warns ex-commander
Washington Examiner3hThree years after Oct. 7, Jews are still a people who sing
The Daily Wire23hThe Most Haunting Lesson From The Evil Of October 7
Daily Mail8hWoke UCLA students are planning pro-Palestinian march on 3rd anniversary of October 7 attacks that saw Hamas murder 1,200 Israelis
Newsmax9hOct. 7 Survivor to Newsmax: Israel United in Darkest Hours
PJ Media10hHamas, Palestinians Mark Oct. 7 by Celebrating and Attacking Israeli Shepherds
WND1h‘Today, we remember’: President honors victims of October 7 * WorldNetDaily * by WND Staff
Fox News2h'The world is standing with you': Christian leaders from 122 countries unite in Jerusalem for Oct 7
Hot Air4hOctober 7: The Real Nakba for Palestinians, by Palestinians
The Epoch Times23h3 Years After Oct. 7, Israel Mourns as Families and Survivors Rebuild Their Lives
The Washington Times6hZohran Mamdani uses Oct. 7 commemoration message to criticize Israel for 'genocide' in GazaWhat’s next: Damari ended her video with a plea to stand against terrorism and antisemitism, saying: 'Am Yisrael chai.'
- She previously shared previously unreleased photos from captivity, including time spent at Shifa Hospital in Gaza.
- What concrete policy or legal responses, if any, will British authorities take in response to the documented rise in antisemitic incidents?
- How many of the remaining hostages taken on October 7 are still held, and what is the status of negotiations for their release?