Israel is commemorating the tragic anniversary of a brutal attack carried out by Hamas on its soil,
President Isaac Herzog initiated the remembrance ceremonies, paying tribute to the 1,139 Israelis who lost their lives and nearly 100 individuals still held captive in Gaza.
The day began with a poignant moment of silence at kibbutz Reim, where the Nova music festival turned into a scene of horror due to the actions of Hamas fighters.
Families and friends gathered at the site as Herzog honored the victims with respect and compassion, acknowledging their pain and
People visit the site of the Nova festival, where partygoers were killed and kidnapped during Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attack in Reim, southern Israel [Ronen Zvulun/Reuters]
One relative expressed her sorrow for
Various ceremonies are scheduled throughout Israel and worldwide to honor those affected by this heinous assault orchestrated by Hamas.
People hold hands at a memorial event marking first anniversary of Hamas-led attack in southern Israel in Tel Aviv on October 7th , 2024 [Jack Guez/AFP]
Anger over Gaza captives
In parallel protests across various cities…
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