Statement from Speaker Adams on the One-Year Anniversary of the October 7th Attacks

"Today marks one year since the October 7th attacks on Israel by Hamas. The horrific events of that day, and those that followed, have brought immense pain and grief that continues to reverberate throughout our communities here in New York City. The cycles of violence inflicted on families threaten to leave behind trauma that will be felt for generations. My heart is heavy, and I mourn with those who lost loved ones and whose lives have been forever altered. As we mark this somber occasion, we will continue to honor the victims of the October 7th attacks and call for the return of remaining hostages who have been taken from their families. In this moment, we must continue to recognize our shared humanity and insist that peace is possible, and work to achieve the collective security it can bring that all people deserve."

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