State Department Postpones Memorial for American Victims of Oct. 7 Attack
The event, planned for September 30, was abruptly canceled, with the reason remaining unclear.
The State Department has postponed a planned memorial ceremony for the American victims of the October 7th attack, according to sources familiar with the matter. The event was originally scheduled for September 30.
The decision to postpone the memorial appeared to have been made on Tuesday morning. The department had not officially announced the event, but multiple sources within the department and with knowledge of its plans confirmed its scheduled date to JNS. The reason for the postponement remains unclear.
On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists launched a series of attacks and raids on Israeli towns near Gaza, resulting in the deaths of 1,145 people and the taking of 251 hostages. Among the victims were American citizens.
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