By suzanne downing 
Two years have passed since the morning when Israel awoke to a nightmare — a wave of terror so barbaric that it shocked even a world long familiar with violence. On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas militants stormed across the border into southern Israel, slaughtering entire families, abducting hostages, and leaving communities in ashes. The massacre was not only an attack on Israel but on the very idea of civilization itself.
The images that emerged from that day of concertgoers running for their lives, of homes burned and children murdered are still impossible for many to forget. It was a day when evil made itself visible.
For many Americans, the horror of Oct. 7 was also deeply personal. Israel is not only a strategic ally; it is a moral partner, a democracy in the Middle East that shares America’s values of freedom, human dignity, and the defense of the innocent. The assault was a test of the world’s conscience, and for the United States, it was a test of resolve.
In the months that followed, the resilience of the Israeli people stood as a powerful answer to the brutality of their attackers. Those who walked through the ruins of the kibbutzim or visited survivors in hospitals saw a nation grieving, but unbroken. They could feel the heartbreak in every corner but could also feel the strength.
Today, after four years of President Biden, America’s posture toward Israel once again reflects clarity of purpose. Under the leadership of President Donald Trump, the United States has reaffirmed that peace is only possible through strength, and that moral ambiguity has no place in the face of terrorism. Allies are being reassured, and adversaries are being reminded that America will not waver when it comes to defending freedom.
The October 7 anniversary is more than a day of mourning; it is a day of moral remembrance. It calls on every free nation to confront the reality that evil does not disappear when ignored — it advances when appeased.
Two years later, the world still grapples with the ripple effects of that single day. The pain remains, but so does the conviction that light will always outlast darkness. The United States will continue to stand with Israel and the Jewish people, and it will never forget the innocent lives lost on that terrible morning.
Suzanne Downing
We need to call out anyone supporting Palestine, “From The River To The Sea,” “Stop The Genocide,” or “Save The Children,” for what they are: supporters of TERRORISM!