October 7th
On 7th October 2023, Hamas committed a campaign of murder, a pogrom of uninhibited killing, rape, immolation, kidnapping and terror against the Jewish community of Southern Israel and Jews across the world.
Hamas's actions that day resulted in the deaths of 1,269 people, the wounding of over 4,834 and the kidnap of over 200, both Arabs and Jews, children and adults.
- 816 were civilians;
- 59 belonged to the police;
- 382 to the military; and
- 13 to emergency services.
On this page, we bear witness to the testimony of the survivors and the memory of those we lost as we mourn our friends and our family.
Media Documentation and Reporting
Documentary Evidence
These videos document the events of October 7th, 2023 through eyewitness footage and survivor accounts. These testimonies serve as a vital historical record.
The Hamas Attack
Documentary footage of the October 7th attacks on Israeli civilians.
Survivor Testimonies
First-hand accounts from survivors of the terror attacks.
Nova Music Festival Attack
Documentation of the attack on the Nova music festival.
Kibbutz Communities
The impact of the attacks on Kibbutz communities in southern Israel.
Survivors of the October 7th Terror Attacks
The USC Shoah Foundation is recording testimonies from survivors and witnesses of the October 7th massacres in Israel. These firsthand accounts are preserved as part of their Contemporary Antisemitism Collection and serve as a vital historical record for future generations.
About These Testimonies
These testimonies are part of a global effort to document and preserve the experiences of those who survived the October 7th attacks. The interviews capture the personal narratives of survivors, providing crucial firsthand accounts of the events.
Preserving History
The USC Shoah Foundation's Visual History Archive contains over 55,000 testimonies of survivors and witnesses of genocide and mass violence. These personal stories serve as evidence that counters denial and ensure these events are never forgotten.
October 7th Map Project
These interactive maps document the locations where attacks occurred on October 7th. The orange circles represent victims who lost their lives during the Hamas terror attacks.
October 7th Documentation Project
This website provides comprehensive documentation of the events that occurred on October 7th, 2023. The material includes graphic imagery and testimonies that may be disturbing to viewers. This historical record serves as evidence of the attacks and honors the memory of those who were lost.