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Israel Marks Three Years Since October 7 Attack with Memorials and Protests
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AI SUMMARY
Israel marked the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack with national memorials, moments of silence, and protests calling for leadership accountability and a state inquiry.
- Israel marked three years since the October 7, 2023, attack with ceremonies, memorials, and protests at over 400 locations.
- The Hamas-led attack on Israeli border communities killed more than 1,200 people and took 251 hostages.
- Memorial events included national moments of silence at 6:29 a.m. and gatherings at the Nova festival site in the Re’im Forest.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel has killed 4,000 out of 6,000 militants who infiltrated during the attack.
- Grassroots groups and victims' families are demanding a state commission of inquiry, which Netanyahu has consistently resisted.
- Accountability has become a central campaign issue ahead of the October 27 election, with opposition figures criticizing the government's handling of the security failures.
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