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Israel marks October 7 anniversary with national memorial day
Original: Israel observes October 7 anniversary with national memorial day
Israel is holding a national memorial day to mark the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas-led attack, honouring the roughly 1,200 people killed and the hundreds taken hostage into Gaza. Ceremonies, memorial events and moments of silence are taking place across the country, while the war in Gaza and the fate of remaining hostages continue to weigh heavily on the commemorations.
Why now: It is the first anniversary of the October 7 attack, a deeply traumatic event that reshaped Israeli society and triggered the ongoing war in Gaza.
Evidence
- Israel observes October 7 anniversary with national memorial day · DW.com
- Israel observes October 7 anniversary with national memorial day · DW.com
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