Israelis mourn 7 October attack victims as Gaza lies in ruins three years on
Israel marked the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas-led attacks with memorial services for victims and hostages. The event coincides with ongoing military operations in Gaza that have resulted in significant casualties.
Why it matters
The anniversary underscores the deep trauma and political polarization within Israel regarding the security failures and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, A man comforts a woman at the fountain at Dizengoff Square on Wednesday
Memorial events have taken place in Israel on the third anniversary of the devastating Hamas-led attack there that sparked the war in Gaza .
Families paid tribute to their loved ones at some of the sites where about 1,200 people were killed in the assault and 251 were taken hostage.
"The nation unites on this day in the longing for our dear ones," said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faced calls from protesters for an independent state inquiry into security failures that day.
In response to the attack, Israel launched a military offensive in Gaza which has killed more than 74,200 people, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, whose figures are seen as reliable by the UN.
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