Three years after the October 7 massacre, Israel Police Commissioner Danny Levy and the force’s senior command held a special salute Wednesday morning to honor the officers and fighters who fell in battle against Hamas terrorists.
At exactly 6:29 a.m.—the moment the murderous terror attack began three years ago—the commissioner, senior officers, and dozens of police stood in silence and saluted the fallen and the bravery of forces who fought to defend Israeli citizens.
The salute took place at the site of the old police station in Sderot and simultaneously at all battle sites where Israel Police officers fell during the October 7 fighting.
As part of a special visit by senior command to the south, wreaths were laid at battle sites by senior officers, commanders who investigated the combat zones, and other officers. A ceremony will be held later at the old Sderot police station site, followed by a special honor convoy to Re’im.
Israel Police said it “bows its head in memory of its fallen and continues to carry their memory and legacy,” and continues to support the bereaved families and officers wounded in the battles defending the State of Israel and its citizens.