Thousands of demonstrators gathered at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv on Thursday evening for a protest and memorial event marking 1,000 days since the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led massacre, according to The Times of Israel.
The central rally at Hostages Square on Thursday evening capped a day of nationwide protests and memorial events marking 1,000 days since the October 7 Hamas-led massacre. As The Zioneer reported earlier Thursday, the day began with early-morning demonstrations at junctions including the Yanai Interchange and Zikhron Ya'akov, a protest outside Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana's home, and a march by bereaved families through Tel Aviv that drew thousands. The Times of Israel reported that Thursday evening's gathering drew thousands to Hostages Square for a combined protest and memorial event. The 'Day of a Thousand' events were organized by the October Council alongside bereaved families and activist groups, with a nationwide moment of silence held earlier in the day.
The events capped a 1,000-day stretch since the deadliest single attack on Israel's civilian population, which left some 1,200 dead and 251 taken hostage. As of Thursday evening, 59 hostages remain in Hamas captivity in Gaza, with fewer than half believed to be alive.
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