Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on the third anniversary of the terrorist attack against Israel

Today marks three years since Hamas’ horrific terrorist attack against Israel on 7 October 2023. The attack claimed the lives of 1,200 people, and 251 people were taken hostage. Norway condemned the attack in the strongest possible terms. There can be no justification for terrorism, attacks on civilians, sexual violence or hostage-taking.