Utah leaders remember the one year anniversary of the October 7 attacks
Oct 7, 2024, 8:00 PM
SALT LAKE CITY — Jewish community leaders in Utah are remembering those lost one year ago today during the October 7 attacks on Israel.
The October 7 attacks at the Nova Music Festival left more than a thousand people dead and several hundred taken hostage by Hamas.
Rabbi Avremi Zippel said today is about no one other than those who lost their lives a year ago.
“This is a day for our community to remember the tragedies that our community faced. And I think that’s the only space that we need to be holding on this day,” he said.
He describes the events that unfolded a year ago as Israel’s 9/11.
“Remembering what that shock was like a year ago, and more than anything being grateful for those who have been in our corner and have had our backs,” he said.
Utah leaders react on social media
Several of Utah’s government leaders commemorated today with a message on social media.
Gov. Spencer Cox said on X that “we reaffirm Utah’s unwavering support for Israel and its fight against terrorism.”
— Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox (@GovCox) October 7, 2024
Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson added to Cox’s post. She said “we stand in solidarity with the Israeli people, honoring their resilience and strength.”
Today, we remember the lives tragically lost one year ago in the devastating terrorist attacks on Israel. We stand in solidarity with the Israeli people, honoring their resilience and strength. https://t.co/6gE3xCDWjQ
— Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson (@LGHendersonUtah) October 7, 2024
Sen. Mitt Romney posted a statement on X saying that he’s praying for an end of the rampant antisemitism.
— Senator Mitt Romney (@SenatorRomney) October 7, 2024
Sen. Mike Lee said he encourages praying for the people of Israel. One year ago, Hamas attacked the people of Israel, murdering nearly 1200, most of whom were civilians, including women and children.
Over 100 hostages taken by Hamas remain missing, including 4 Americans.
Many within the terrorist leadership of Hamas and their Hezbollah allies…
— Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) October 7, 2024
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