Statement on the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel
The Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life unequivocally condemns the brutal attack on Israel by Hamas, a state-like terrorist militia movement, from Gaza. Hamas
has murdered more than 1,200 people, deliberately targeting civilians, including hundreds of young people at a music festival, and has abducted more than 150 people
(the elderly, women, and children). Let there be no mistake: the attack is a terrorist attack, using terrorist methods to which all countries would legitimately respond.
We stand in support of Israel and hope for the safe return of the hostages and an end to the violence.