The brutal execution of six hostages by Hamas in late August has heightened the urgency to free the 100+ hostages still held by the terror group nearly a year after the October 7. Hamas has a long history of murdering U.S. nationals dating back to its founding in the late 1980s. Here's what to know about the Americans killed by Hamas on and before October 7.
Israel-Hamas War: What You Need To Know
Israel at War: What You Need To Know
On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists waged the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust — slaughtering babies, committing sexual violence, burning whole families alive, and taking 240 civilians hostage. Hamas murdered more than 1,200 Israelis during the attack. One year later, Hamas is still holding over 100 men, women, and children — including seven Americans — captive in the terror tunnels in Gaza.
Israel continues to fight for its survival, battling a seven front war against the Iranian regime and its terror proxies Hezbollah, Houthis, and Hamas, and more.
365 days after that Black Saturday, American Jewish Committee (AJC) stands resolute in our efforts to support Israel in its defensive war against terror and to bring every hostage home. Join AJC and show your solidarity with Israel. Click here.
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