The world marks the first anniversary of the deadly Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, where 1,205 Israelis were killed in a surprise assault. Memorial events were held worldwide, including in Tel Aviv, London, Paris, and Berlin.
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- Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
- 370 people were killed at the Nova music festival in Negev.
- Over 2,000 rockets fired by Hamas into Israeli towns.
- Hamas militants breached Israeli borders, killing civilians.
- 251 Israelis captured; 97 still held hostage.
- Israel declared a state of war after the attack.
- Israeli airstrikes targeted Hamas in Gaza.
- Over 41,870 deaths reported in Gaza, mostly civilians.
- International leaders condemned the violence and urged restraint.
- October 7 escalated into a prolonged Israel-Hamas conflict.
