Daily Wire editor emeritus Ben Shapiro joined former President Donald Trump in New York Monday, to mark the first anniversary of Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel with a trip to the tomb of Rabbi Menachem Menendel Schneerson of Chabad.
Trump and Shapiro visited the Ohel Chabad-Lubavitch in Queens, the final resting place of one of the most influential Jews of the 20th century. Schneerson, affectionately known as the “Rebbe,” led the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, which promotes Judaism around the world.
“October 7 was the greatest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust,” Shapiro said. “It was an honor to join President Trump in NY today to pay our respects and remember the lives lost in the horrific terrorist attack one year ago today.”
“I had the additional honor of being accompanied by Yael, Adi, and Roy Alexander whose son and brother, Edan, an American citizen, is still held captive by Hamas,” Shapiro added. “Today and every day we pray for the swift return of all the hostages and a victory over those who sponsored and perpetrated October 7.”
October 7 was the greatest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. It was an honor to join President Trump in NY today to pay our respects and remember the lives lost in the horrific terrorist attack one year ago today. I had the additional honor of being accompanied by Yael, Adi,… pic.twitter.com/DdcFwnrWYl
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) October 7, 2024
One year ago, Hamas terrorists launched the largest-ever attack on Israel, killing more than 1,200 people and wounding countless others. Hamas also kidnapped around 254 people, 64 of whom are still held captive in Gaza alongside the bodies of 33 other hostages.
Trump laid a blessing calling for the safe return of all hostages to the pile of prayers and blessings that surround Schneerson’s grave
President @realDonaldTrump leaving a blessing in hopes that all the Hostages come home pic.twitter.com/7tID53g9eT
— Margo Martin (@margommartin) October 7, 2024
Schneerson’s tomb is a pilgrimage site for Jews around the world, and politicians frequently visit the ohel to honor the Rebbe. Argentine president Javier Millei visited the tomb last year, just before his inauguration.