Remembrance and cohesion: Two vigils in Vienna on the Hamas terrorist attack

Remembrance and cohesion: Two vigils in Vienna on the Hamas terrorist attack

Next Monday, October 7th, in Vienna by the devastating terrorist attack of Hamas on Israel, which occurred last year, will be remembered. On this moving occasion, two different organizations have planned memorial events to commemorate the victims and pray for the liberation of the hostages.

The first event takes place at Ballhausplatz at the Federal Chancellery, organized by the Israelite cultural community (IKG) Vienna in cooperation with numerous other communities. The commemoration begins at 6 p.m. and is accompanied by various artists, including the opera singer Hila Fahima and the Viennese Jewish choir. Prominent politicians will also take part in the event, including Vice Chancellor Werner Kogler and Minister of Constitutional Karoline Edtstadler.

memorial event at Karlsplatz

At the same time, at 6 p.m., the “Standing Together Vienna” peace initiative will organize a second memorial event on Karlsplatz. Under the motto "Stop the War now" Jews and Palestinians stand up for peace and a fair political order in the Holy Land. The Austrian Parliament will shine on the same day in the colors of the Israeli flag to show solidarity.

These events are not only a sign of commemoration, but also an appeal for peace and understanding in a climate of conflicts. In the past few months, increasing the increase in anti -Semitism in Austria has been reported, which further underlines the importance of these memorial events. The request to end the war reflects the longing for a more harmonious coexistence.

The memorial acts are part of a number of public activities that aim to raise awareness of the consequences of the conflict, while at the same time the votes for peace and cooperation are loud. Reports of the events and their background can be found on various news portals, such as www.meinbezirk.at , can be read.