Israel marks one year since October 7th attacks

Israel is marking a year since the October 7th attacks by Hamas. Services are taking place across Israel and the world. Around 1200 people were killed and over 250 were taken hostage. Adam Ma’anit’s cousin was taken hostage by Hamas and he says more can be done to get the hostages home.

Hamas’ surprise 7 October attack resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people, kicking off 12 months of violent fighting in the Middle East. Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu and his government have come under increasing pressure domestically and abroad to broker a ceasefire deal with Hamas to end fighting in the Gaza Strip and return hostages.

According to Euro News, Israel’s war in Gaza has killed more than 41,000 Palestinians, displaced most of the territory’s 2.3 million population, and sparked a humanitarian crisis that has led to widespread hunger. Israel faces ongoing international criticism over its wartime conduct, with two world courts examining its actions.