“We are all still in pain, and we seek to make space for national mourning, for the tears over the terrible disaster that struck us.”
He also pledged to “rebuild and restore” Israel, saying that work will not be complete until all hostages are freed from Hamas.
In a video message, Israel’s ambassador to the UN, Daniel Meron, called on the UN “to for once condemn Hamas in writing in one resolution”.
The build-up to the anniversary has been marked by soaring tension, with fears the ongoing conflict could spiral into a wider war.
In a statement late Sunday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “One year on from these horrific attacks we must unequivocally stand with the Jewish community and unite as a country.
“We must never look the other way in the face of hate.”
He also called for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, and for a free flow of aid into Gaza.
“We must also not look the other way as civilians bear the ongoing dire consequences of this conflict in the Middle East.”
