The International March of the Living organization mourns the death of historian and educator Alex Danzig, who was kidnapped from his home in Nir Oz on October 7 and murdered by Hamas terrorists in Gaza a few weeks ago. Alex was one of the founders of youth trips to Poland, a person who promoted Israeli-Polish dialogue, and educated generations of teachers and students about Holocaust remembrance.

In the 2024 March of the Living, his son Yuval participated in the delegation of victims of October 7, alongside Holocaust survivors, released hostages, and family members of hostages still in captivity. During the march, we prayed for his return and the return of all the hostages. On this difficult day, we wish to share in the deep sorrow of the family, who moved mountains to bring Alex home alive. May his memory be blessed.

In the photo: Yuval Danzig (second from left) alongside Fernando Marman and Gabriela Leimberg, who were released from Hamas captivity, Amos Horn, brother of Eitan and Yair Horn who are still in captivity, and Thomas Hand, father of Emily who was also released from captivity, at the opening of the 2024 March of the Living. Credit: Avishag Shaar-Yashuv.