The Israeli Embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with residence in Luanda, has released a statement commemorating the third anniversary of the tragic events that occurred on October 7, 2023. On that day, a terrorist attack was carried out by an estimated 6,000 to 7,000 invaders, mostly Palestinian terrorists from Hamas and Islamic Jihad, against the Jewish people. The attack resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 people and the abduction of 251 hostages.
The attack, which occurred during the celebration of Simchat Torah, a Jewish holiday marking the conclusion of the annual cycle of reading the Torah, and Shabbat, the sacred day of rest for the Jewish people, has been described as the largest massacre against the Jewish people in a single day since the establishment of the State of Israel. The Israeli Embassy has reaffirmed its commitment to the memory of the victims, the defense of its sovereignty, and the security of all its citizens.
The Israeli Embassy has also reported that the conflict has resulted in the deaths of 1,318 members of the Israeli Defense Forces since its beginning. The embassy has stated that Israel continues to act within the framework of international law and the right to self-defense, with the aim of dismantling terrorist structures and neutralizing regional threats fueled by the Iranian regime and its allies.
The elimination of these threats is considered an essential step towards restoring stability and promoting lasting peace in the Middle East. The Israeli Embassy has urged the international community to maintain a balanced and non-selective approach and has reaffirmed its commitment to working with strategic partners, such as the Republic of Angola, in favor of cooperation, international security, and the promotion of peace.
The Israeli Embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is also responsible for Mozambique and Sao Tome and Principe, is led by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Leo Vinovesky. The embassy's statement was released on October 7, 2026, marking the third anniversary of the tragic events.
The attack was carried out by a large number of terrorists, who inflicted extreme suffering on the victims, including physical abuse, torture, and extreme deprivation. The Israeli Embassy has honored the memory of the victims and reaffirmed its commitment to defending the Jewish people.
The Israeli Embassy's statement concludes with the phrase "7 October: JAMAIS PLUS ! Mémoire, Justice et Défense de la Vie" ("October 7: NEVER AGAIN! Memory, Justice, and Defense of Life"), emphasizing its commitment to memory, justice, and the defense of life.
Key points
- The Israeli Embassy in the DRC has reaffirmed its commitment to the victims of the 2023 terrorist attack.
- The attack resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 people and the abduction of 251 hostages.
- Israel continues to act within the framework of international law and the right to self-defense.
