Mike Waltz Marks October 7 Anniversary at UN Commemoration

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz spoke at a New York City commemoration marking the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. Waltz praised the return of all hostages and their remains, attributing the outcome to directives from President Donald Trump. He asserted that the attack has irreversibly backfired on Iran and its proxies, pointing to the expansion of the Abraham Accords and increased security cooperation between Israel and nations such as Morocco and the United Arab Emirates.

Waltz highlighted U.N. Security Council Resolution 2803 and a 20-point peace plan proposed by Trump as the primary frameworks for establishing a demilitarized Gaza free from Hamas rule.

Television host Dr. Phil McGraw also addressed the event, focusing on the psychological trauma experienced by survivors and the rise of antisemitism. McGraw urged survivors to seek professional help and argued that compassion for both Israeli and Palestinian civilians is possible, while rejecting the use of suffering as a justification for hatred.