Witnesses and History: October 7 Attacks, One Year Later

The USC Shoah Foundation stands in solemn tribute to the memory of those murdered by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and to those hostages still in captivity. As we mark this day, we reflect not only on the devastating loss of life but also on the dangerous beliefs that led to this atrocity.

The attacks on October 7 revealed the persistence of virulent antisemitism in communities across the globe. Antisemitism threatens the memory of the Holocaust, threatens individual lives and communities, and undermines democratic values, the rule of law, and global security.

At the USC Shoah Foundation, our goal remains clear: to preserve and amplify the voices of survivors and witnesses through education, research, and outreach. In doing so, we aim to foster a future that remembers the Holocaust and related atrocities so that we can all resist antisemitism and stand united to create a future that avoids the crimes of the past.