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Jewish community commemorates October 7 terror attacks: ‘What kind of world do we want to live in?’

Jewish community commemorates October 7 terror attacks: ‘What kind of world do we want to live in?’

Three years after the October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attacks, the Jewish community in the Netherlands continues to experience significant insecurity. During a commemorative service at Amsterdam's Amos Synagogue, attendees reflected on the ongoing impact of the conflict while noting a growing public desire to move past societal polarization.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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