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Commissioner Deborah Smith marks second anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks, urges prayer for hostages
Summary
Commissioner Deborah Smith used her allotted time during board comments to mark the second anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023 attack in Israel, described the event as a "cowardly" act that killed nearly 1,200 people and called for prayers for hostages and a lasting peace.
Commissioner Deborah Smith took a moment during board comments on Oct. 8 to acknowledge the second anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks in Israel and to call for prayer for those affected.
"I want to acknowledge that yesterday was the second anniversary of the cowardly ****, mutilation, and murder of nearly 1,200 people in Israel on 10/07/2023 by Hamas," Smith said, characterizing the group as still governing in Gaza and holding hostages. She said "only God knows how many are still alive" and urged a prayer for peace and for the return of hostages or remains to families.
Smith referenced news reporting about a prospective peace agreement while warning that Hamas continues to hold hostages. The board did not take action related to Smith's remarks; they were offered as part of commissioner comments before adjournment.
