Three years after the horrific massacre at Zikim on the morning of October 7, a memorial plaza has been completed at the site. On the beach where the enemy sowed destruction and death that morning, a memorial monument now stands commemorating those who fell and were murdered.
The construction comes as part of the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council’s commitment to preserve the legacy of the heroes and martyrs, and to ensure that the memory of the massacre and the fallen remains in the heart of the community and the entire nation. The monument placed at the center of the plaza was conceived and designed by artist and sculptor Lev Abramzon, who worked on its creation before his untimely death. Abramzon’s work was meant to reflect the depth of pain alongside the resilience of the spirit.
Hof Ashkelon Regional Council head Itamar Revivo addressed the project’s completion: “It was important to us to bring this work to completion, out of deep commitment to the memory of our loved ones who were murdered and fell, and out of a desire that the place be worthy, respectful and meaningful for the families and for the entire community. The path to completing the plaza was filled with challenges and pain, and even cost us the life of the dear artist Lev Abramzon, who managed to conceive and create the sculpture before his death. We hope and pray that this plaza will serve as a place of reflection and honor, and that the names and stories of those dear to us will continue to shine and accompany our community for generations.”