Trump on the third anniversary of October 7: “One of the darkest and evilest days in Israel’s history”

On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump commemorated the third anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, pledging “not to forget the victims” and reviewing his “efforts to return the hostages to their homes.”

Trump said in a post on his “Truth Social” platform: “Three years ago today, on October 7, the world witnessed one of the darkest and most evil days in Israel’s history. Innocent men, women, and children were killed, kidnapped, and subjected to unimaginable horrors at the hands of Hamas terrorists.”

He added: "Today, we remember every innocent life that was lost, we honor the survivors and their families, and we remember the hostages who suffered the unimaginable. She fought relentlessly to return the hostages to their homes and reunite them with their loved ones, and she succeeded in doing so, whether for the living or the dead."

He continued: "We will never forget October 7. We will never forget the victims. We will always stand against the forces of terrorism and evil."

On Wednesday, Trump told reporters before leaving the White House that he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to express his support for the Israeli people.

Trump said: “I spoke with Bibi Netanyahu and wished him and the Israeli people well. That was a terrible day,” and added: “And now, the other side is paying a very high price for what they did on October 7.”