3 Years After Oct. 7, Israel Mourns as Families and Survivors Rebuild Their Lives
Israel marked three years since the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack with memorials and calls for an inquiry, as families and survivors work to rebuild their lives.
On October 7, 2023, Hamas attacked Israel, killing approximately 1,200 people and abducting 251, which initiated the Gaza war. The Gaza Health Ministry reports over 74,000 Palestinian deaths, without distinguishing between civilians and combatants. Commemorations began with Israeli President Isaac Herzog lighting a memorial candle.
- Hamas members attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, breaching the Gaza border and attacking communities and the Nova music festival.
- The attack resulted in about 1,200 deaths in Israel, mostly civilians, and 251 abductions into Gaza.
- The assault triggered the war in Gaza, with over 74,000 reported Palestinian deaths according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog and his wife began commemoration by lighting a memorial candle at the presidential residence in Jerusalem.
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