Israel Marks Three Years Since 7 October Attack by Hamas
We are starting our live coverage on the third anniversary of the Hamas-led 7 October attack on southern Israel, in which about 1,200 people were killed and another 251 taken captive to Gaza.
TL;DR
- The third anniversary of the Hamas-led 7 October attack on southern Israel is being marked.
- The attack resulted in about 1,200 deaths and 251 people taken captive to Gaza.
- Israel launched a war on Gaza in response, which has killed at least 74,243 people, according to the territory’s health ministry.
- A UN commission found that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
- Israel denies accusations of genocide.
- The war continues despite a nominal ceasefire and has left Israel isolated on the world stage.
- Israel held a national memorial day for the victims of the Hamas attack and remembered fallen soldiers.
- State ceremonies were held at the Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem.
- Many Israelis are still grappling with the trauma of the 7 October attack, the deadliest in the country's history.