During a speech to Congress, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the recent attack on Israel on Oct 7, 2023, as the equivalent of '20 9/11's in one day' based on population size. He painted a grim picture of the atrocities committed by the attackers, stating that they raped women, beheaded men, and burnt babies alive.
Netanyahu went on to detail the brutal nature of the attack, mentioning how the perpetrators killed parents in front of their children and vice versa. He also highlighted the horrific act of dragging 255 people, both living and dead, into the dark dungeons of Gaza.
The Prime Minister's emotional and graphic description of the attack aimed to convey the severity and brutality of the incident to the audience. The speech underscored the devastating impact of the assault on Israel and the deep trauma inflicted on its people.
Netanyahu's address to Congress shed light on the harrowing experiences faced by the victims of the attack and emphasized the urgent need for international support and solidarity in combating such acts of violence.
