Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered remarks at the state memorial ceremony for terror victims at Mount Herzl, stating that the 'Iron Swords' war, ongoing for a year and a half, is 'the story of Israel's resilience, which unfortunately comes at the cost of pain and blood. Those who seek our destruction did not believe Israel could maintain such a prolonged struggle on seven fronts.' During the speech, people in the audience interrupted the Prime Minister, shouting 'resign' and 'the hostages are suffering, release them.'