October 7th

A form of October 7 — The attacks against Israel by Hamas on October 7, 2023.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of October 7.

    Too many people denying, downplaying, rationalizing, ignoring the horrors of the Holocaust and October 7th, including Hamas’s appalling use of sexual violence to torture and terrorize Jews.

    2024 May 7, Joe Biden, “Transcript: Read Biden’s Remarks at a Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony”, in The New York Times, New York, N.Y.: The New York Times Company, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 07 May 2024
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    In reaction to Sinwar’s appointment, Israeli military spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari told Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya telev[i]sion: “There is only one place for Yahya Sinwar, and it is beside Mohammed Deif and the rest of the October 7th terrorists. That is the only place we’re preparing and intending for him.”

    2024 August 6, Andrew Roth, “Hamas names Yahya Sinwar, architect of 7 October attack, as new leader”, in Katharine Viner, editor, The Guardian, London: Guardian News & Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 06 Aug 2024

    “Reform Jews continue to hold overwhelmingly liberal worldviews and political values,” Rabbi Rick Jacobs wrote. “In the aftermath of October 7th, many have deepened their connection to Jewish peoplehood while remaining firmly committed to justice, equity, and peace through the Reform Movement.”

    2025 July 2, Michael Weissenstein, “After centuries of isolation, ultra-Orthodox Jews engage with the world more than ever”, in Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, Calif.: Los Angeles Times Communications, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 02 Jul 2025
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APA

October 7th. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/October%207th

MLA

“October 7th.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/October%207th. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “October 7th,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/October%207th.

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