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7 October Parliamentary Commission Report

Lord Andrew Roberts of Belgravia, Chair of the 7 October Parliamentary Commission, explains the rationale behind the report.

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Anat Ron-Kendall, the only known British survivor of 7 October, who lives in UK, shares her testimony.

Credit: Tom Pollack

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on UK-Israel has produced an invaluable, if harrowing, report. Focusing on the two days 7-8 October 2023, it meticulously documents the grisly fates of the 1,182 people killed by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. In view of the speed and cynicism with which these organizations and their supporters sought to deny the massacre, the APPG has performed a vital service by providing such an irrefutable record of the terrorists' crimes of homicide, rape, kidnapping and torture. As the report notes, this was "the largest single massacre of Jewish people since the Holocaust." Those who wish to understand the repulsive, pathological nature of anti-Semitism should read the report. Those who doubt the truly evil character of Hamas and PIJ must read it.

Sir Niall Ferguson

This parliamentary report into Hamas's October 7 invasion of Israel, massacre and rapine, atrocities and hostagetaking of innocent Israeli civilians is an important and essential record, chronicle and investigation of one of the most atrocious crimes of terroristic barbarity in modern history.

Simon Sebag Montefiore

We have seen a rise in antisemitism since October 7th. On streets across Britain, weekly marches have spewed modern-day hatred of the Jews, often under the guise of ‘anti-Zionism’. Too many are still deliberately distorting the events of that terrible day, which is why this factual record is an important reminder of what actually happened. As this report makes clear, it was a highly coordinated massacre of the Jewish people, including eighteen British nationals, by terrorists. I have personally heard horrific stories from parents whose children were stolen from them, and from first responders who witnessed sexual violence against women and girls. These atrocities unfolded before our eyes, and we must never allow anyone to undermine or justify unspeakable terror.

Kemi Badenoch
The Leader of HM Official Opposition

We welcome the publication of this vital and comprehensive report by the 7 October Parliamentary Commission. The atrocities committed by the Hamas-led attackers on that day represent one of the darkest chapters in modern history, not only for Israel but for the global Jewish community and all who stand against terror. This report provides an essential, independent chronicle of the horrors inflicted on innocent civilians, ensuring that the truth is recorded with clarity and precision. In an era where misinformation and denialism seek to obscure reality, the work of this Commission is crucial in preserving the integrity of historical fact. The impact of October 7 is felt deeply in the United Kingdom, with 18 UK citizens among the victims. We stand in solidarity with all those affected and reaffirm our unwavering commitment to truth, justice, and the fight against terrorism in all its forms. This report will serve as an indispensable resource for policymakers, historians, and all those dedicated to ensuring that such horrors are never forgotten.

Co-Chairs of the APPG UK-Israel
Bob Blackman MP and Damien Egan MP

My Lords, as we speak, the APPG on UK-Israel is launching the 7 October Parliamentary Commission Report, chaired by the noble Lord, Lord Roberts of Belgravia. That report systematically documents the appalling abuses of that day—the rapes, the mutilations and the slaughter. In the midst of this terrible situation, there is one incontrovertible truism: Hamas is still holding dozens of those hostages who they abducted on that day and who have now been in captivity for well over a year.

Lord Callanan
Shadow Minister (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
House of Lords, 18th March 2025

On the last 5 pages of this incredible and thorough report, each individual murdered on October 7th is meticulously listed by name and age. This moving tribute follows the 311 previous pages which record in thus-far unparalleled scrutiny and detail, the atrocities committed by Hamas and other Palestinian terrorists on that dark day. It reflects on how the attack was premeditated, and designed to kill and kidnap, rape and mutilate, murder and maim as many innocent people as possible. This independent and brutally honest report by the UK’s 7 October Parliamentary Commission Report, chaired by the renowned historian Lord Roberts, is not only a vital record for history, but a must-read for all. I welcome and greatly appreciate this historic work, and hope and pray that the final chapter in this dark period may soon be written with the return of all our sisters and brothers held in brutal captivity, and the safe return of all our citizens to their homes.

The President of the State of Israel
20th March 2025