Israel - Commemoration of the October 7 terrorist attacks (October 7, 2025)

On October 7, 2023, Israel was struck by terrorist attacks of an unprecedented scale and brutality in the worst anti-Semitic massacre since the Holocaust. These barbaric attacks, which were carried out by Hamas and other affiliated terrorist groups, took the lives of at least 1,219 people and led to the taking of 251 hostages, most of them Israeli civilians. France reiterates its condemnation of the October 7, 2023, attacks. Our country reaffirms its commitment to combatting terrorism and anti-Semitism, wherever they may be found and in whatever form, and reiterates its unwavering commitment to supporting Israel’s security.

On this day of commemorations, France pays homage to the memory of the victims and, in particular, the 51 French citizens who were killed. France expresses its solidarity with their families and loved ones, and with all those whose lives have been shattered by these attacks. France also expresses its support for the French citizens who were held hostage and released after several months of captivity. We likewise pay homage to all the civilian victims, both Israeli and Palestinian, whose lives have been lost since October 7, 2023.

France reiterates its demand for the immediate and unconditional release of the remaining 48 hostages. To this end, we call on the parties to fully implement the peace plan that was proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on September 29, 2025, which constitutes an opportunity to secure the release of the hostages and a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

This morning at 10 a.m., the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs held a ceremony to pay homage to all the victims of these attacks, which was presided over by the Minister in Paris and during which a minute of silence was observed throughout the diplomatic network.