UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a message marking the third anniversary of a large-scale terror attack. The attack, which occurred on 7 October 2023, was carried out by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups against Israel. It resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals, with civilians deliberately targeted and murdered.

The attack also involved the abduction of 251 people, including women, children, and the elderly, who were taken into the Gaza Strip as hostages. These hostages were subjected to horrific abuse, including torture, while in captivity. Further details of the Secretary-General's message and the attack are available from the source.