TICHENOR REFLECTS ON OCTOBER 7 ATTACKS,
EXPRESSES HOPE FOR PEACE IN ISRAEL
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 7, 2025) — The following is a statement from Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, R-Smithfield and co-chair of the Kentucky-Israel Caucus, on the second anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
“Two years ago today, the world watched in horror as Hamas launched a brutal and unprovoked attack on the people of Israel. We remember the innocent lives lost, the families shattered, and the hostages who still waiting to return home.
“Those who have seen the unedited footage of that day’s atrocities were left with a deeper resolve to stand against the evil that inspired them.
“Today, as negotiators meet again in Cairo, I hold a cautious hope that a path to peace may finally be emerging. Reports of progress toward a framework for the release of hostages, a ceasefire, and steps toward lasting stability offer a glimmer of optimism. While immense challenges remain, the pursuit of a just and enduring peace is one the world must not abandon. I commend all who are working toward that goal.
“Israel has both the right and the duty to defend itself, and any agreement must never empower those who seek its destruction. Truth and a peace that endures, will be the ultimate victory over terror. On this solemn anniversary, may the memory of the victims strengthen our resolve to pursue justice, and may this moment mark the first step toward healing a region that has suffered for far too long.”
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Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, R-Smithfield, represents the 6th Senate District, including Oldham and Trimble Counties and part of Jefferson County. She serves on the Interim Joint Committees on Education; Health Services; Local Government; State Government; and Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection. She is also a member of the Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity and the Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee. Additionally, she is a liaison member of the Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family Services. In 2024, she served on the Efficient and Effective School District Governance Task Force.
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