Caribbean pols mark first anniversary of Oct. 7 attack on Israel
With the commemoration of the “devastating anniversary,” Clarke said, “let it remind each of us that Israelis and Palestinians deserve to live in dignity, safety and security. In memory of all those innocent people that we have lost, and in full consideration of all those we hope to save, it is time to embrace a lasting ceasefire and to, at long last, begin walking the path towards peace.” Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson , whose father hails from Trinidad and Tobago, recalled that on Oct. 7 last year, “we witnessed an unimaginable tragedy, where violence erupted and thousands of Israeli civilians and families were lost. “Today represents a day of remembrance and reflection to honor the lives of those we lost as we vow to never forget,” she said. “In moments like this, we must come together as a city and remember that strength lies in our unity, and we must embrace our shared humanity. “We must stand with our Jewish community during this time of emotions, grief, sorrow an...