Three years since October 7 - world leaders commemorate the victims: "Fight anti-Semitism and terrorism"
Three years after the October 7 attack, leaders of France, Germany, and the Netherlands commemorate the victims. French President Macron, German Chancellor Merz, and Dutch Foreign Minister Brandsen issued statements on fighting anti-Semitism and terrorism. French Foreign Minister Barrot arrived in Israel to pay tribute.
Three years after the October 7, 2023 attack, leaders of France, Germany, and the Netherlands are commemorating this morning (Wednesday) the victims of the attack and addressing the fight against anti-Semitism and terrorism. French President Emmanuel Macron wrote that the barbaric attacks of Hamas claimed the lives of over 1,200 people, including 51 French citizens, and added that France is committed to fighting anti-Semitism and terrorism everywhere. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot arrived in Israel to pay tribute to the victims, calling the attack "the worst anti-Semitic massacre since the Holocaust." German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the attack represents a deep fracture, and that Germany must confront anti-Semitism with greater determination. Dutch Foreign Minister Brandsen wrote that the attacks left deep scars on Israeli society, and that the Netherlands stands with Israel in memory and solidarity. The article reviews the leaders' statements without in-depth analysis.