Israel Marks Somber Anniversary of Hamas Attack Amid Escalating Conflict

Hostage families gather outside PM Netanyahu’s house Ceremonies to take place at Kibbutz villages and towns President Herzog presides over memorial at site of music festival West Bank movement restricted, many checkpoints closed One year after the devastating Hamas-led attack on Israel, the country finds itself once again in the grip of war, facing threats from both its southern and northern borders. The anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attacks, which left 1,200 Israelis dead and took 250 hostages to Gaza, is marked by nationwide ceremonies, heightened security, and a…