Israelis Mark Oct. 7 Anniversary as Gaza Remains in Ruins — SkimNews
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- Israelis gathered on Wednesday to commemorate the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas-led attacks that killed 1,200 people.
- Hamas militants took 251 people hostage during the Oct. 7 assault.
- The attacks sparked a devastating war in Gaza that has left much of the territory in ruins.
- Gaza's two million residents are now living in dire conditions as the war's aftermath grinds on.
Why it matters: The anniversary highlights an unresolved humanitarian toll on both sides — 1,200 killed and 251 taken hostage in Israel, while Gaza's two million people live in dire conditions from the resulting war — underscoring that the conflict's devastation has not abated since the original attacks.
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