WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / October 8, 2024 / On the one-year anniversary of the October 7th Hamas terror attack, the Philos Project gathered a diverse group on the National Mall to remember the victims, survivors, and heroes of October 7th and call for the release of hostages still held. This significant event drew speakers from across the spectrum, including Senator JD Vance, Kevin Roberts, President of the Heritage Foundation, former Governor Scott Walker, Egyptian-Muslim writer Dalia Ziada, Omer Netzer, father of hostage Sagui Netzer, Israeli Olympian AJ Edelman, and First Nations Chief Joseph and Laralyn Riverwind, among others.
The event united Christians, Jews, Muslims, and those with no faith background to condemn the brutal Hamas attack that claimed over 1,400 lives and to stand in solidarity with those still held captive.
Luke Moon, Director of the Philos Project, emphasized the importance of unity in his address: "This gathering is about standing together in the face of evil. We must ensure the horrors that were committed on October 7th by Hamas are never forgotten and continue to call for the release of the more than 100 hostages still held. Today's event proved that people of all backgrounds can put aside any differences they may have and join forces for a righteous cause."
Senator Vance, the vice-presidential nominee, delivered a powerful speech highlighting the spread of antisemitism across universities in the United States. "If you're an elite university, if you're using federal money to harass Jewish students.... we're going to go after the accreditation and federal support of colleges that won't stand up for their own students."
The Philos Project proudly stands with the Jewish people in the aftermath of October 7th to confront Jew-hatred in America, the West, and the Near East. Philos continues its mission to create Christian advocates for Israel and the Jewish people, working to reinforce Western values and remind Christians of their Hebraic roots.
To support the ongoing efforts of the Philos Project, please consider donating at www.philosproject.org/give.
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Josefa Gonzalez
Director of Communications
josefa@philosproject.org
SOURCE: The Philos Project
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