Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick's Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the October 7th Terrorist Attack

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack. 

"One year ago, on October 7, the world witnessed the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. In a shocking display of brutality, Hamas terrorists murdered over 1,200 innocent people, used rape as a weapon of war, and kidnapped dozens of men, women, and children, tearing families apart and leaving entire communities shattered. These atrocities were not isolated acts of violence, but part of a calculated campaign of terror by Hamas, a proxy of Iran, designed to sow fear and destruction. 

These barbaric acts, including those committed by Hezbollah and Iran itself, must come to an end, the hostages must come home, and the international community must stand united in demanding their immediate release. We must also commit to surging humanitarian aid into Gaza and ending the suffering of the Palestinian people at the hands of Hamas.  

Today’s commemoration is a time to renew our commitment to supporting Israel’s right to defend itself, bring the hostages home, and combat the scourge of antisemitism, including on our college campuses where students need to be free to learn without fear or the threat of violence. On this day, we remember the victims, stand with their families, and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that these horrors are never repeated."