The Racah Institute of Physics is shocked and deeply saddened by the brutal acts of terrorism and murder that began on Simchat Torah, October 7, 2023 with the Hamas attack on Israel.

In this attack, over 1400 Israelis, of all genders, ages and religions, were brutally murdered. Among the murdered, also scientists who are members of our community and immediate family. In addition, about 200 civilians and soldiers were kidnapped in a blatant violation of every humanitarian norm. The Racah Institute is committed to the values ​​of justice, equality and truth. These acts of terrorism constitute a deep injury to all that is sacred to us.

We thank and appreciate the personal and institutional support we have already received from around the world. We call on everyone who believes in these values ​​to join and stand by the State of Israel in its just struggle against terrorism. We firmly believe that if we all stand together, good will prevail.