U.S. President Donald Trump has described the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel as “one of the worst—most violent days in the history of the world.”

The remark was made during a recent speech, where Trump emphasized the scale of the assault and its lasting impact on both Israel and the broader international community. The October 7 attacks killed over 1,200 people in Israel, with hundreds taken hostage, sparking a war in Gaza that continues to shape regional dynamics nearly two years later.

Trump’s statement reflects his continued alignment with Israel and his framing of the October 7 massacre as a defining event not only for the Jewish state but for global security. His comments come as debates intensify over the war’s toll, with Israel citing its campaign as essential for dismantling Hamas, while critics highlight the heavy humanitarian consequences in Gaza.