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Indian American delegation visits Hamas attack site in Israel
The delegates had visited the site of the 'music festival' killings, where 344 Israeli civilians were killed.
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Avatans Kumar - Wed, 10, Dec 2025
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The music festival memorial site / Avatans Kumar
A 15-member delegation of Indian Americans recently visited the one of the sites which witnessed the killing of hundreds of Israelis by Hamas during 2023's 'October 7 attacks'.
On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas militants launched a coordinated surprise attack from Gaza into southern Israel, killing approximately 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and taking over 250 hostages.
The assault targeted border communities, a music festival, and military bases, marking the deadliest single day for Jews since the Holocaust.
Israel responded with airstrikes and a ground invasion of Gaza, triggering the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
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The delegation, drawn from the Chicago area, was on a 5-day educational, cultural, and diplomatic tour of Israel at the invitation of Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to deepen understanding of Israel's security challenges, resilience, and to generate international support.
The delegation met India's ambassador to Israel, JP Singh, and discussed ongoing cultural and diplomatic cooperation among the US, India, and Israel, highlighting shared commitments to regional stability and mutual support.
The delegates had visited the site of the 'music festival' killings, where 344 Israeli civilians and 34 security personnel were killed, as per reports.
On that day, thousands of Israelis, primarily young, had gathered for a weeklong open-air music festival during the Jewish holiday of Shemini Atzeret. The venue was infiltrated by 100s of militants. Many were injured, women were raped, and many were taken hostage.
During their visit to Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem, and key institutions, the delegation gained valuable insights into Israel's resilience, security measures, and innovative responses, highlighting Israel's military capabilities and diplomatic strengths.
The delegation also met survivors of the attack, namely, Niv Reuveni of the Nova music festival and Barak Morag of Kibbutz Nir Oz.
Major (Retd.) Adam Ittah, a US-Israeli citizen, told the delegates the story of the Car Wall Memorial. The Car Wall Memorial in southern Israel is a haunting display of over 1,500 burned and bullet-riddled vehicles, mostly from the October 7 Nova festival massacre. It stands as a permanent testament to the victims of the Hamas attack.
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