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Israel marks 3 years since October 7 attack that sparked war in Gaza

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France-Presse, A. (2026, October 7). Israel marks 3 years since October 7 attack that sparked war in Gaza. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3369994/israel-marks-3-years-october-7-attack-sparked-war-gaza?utm_source=rss_feed

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-10-07 · by Agence France-Presse

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Israel commemorated three years since Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack, which marked the start of a war in Gaza and was Israel's deadliest day. Sombre tributes were held at sites like the Nova music festival and Kfar Aza kibbutz, where family members mourned the victims. Amid these commemorations, Israel conducted new strikes on Gaza despite an official ceasefire, reportedly killing at least two people according to Gaza officials.
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Three years after October 7, 2023, the world continues to grapple with the profound impact of Hamas's attack on southern Israel. On that day, Palestinian fighters breached the Gaza border, killing more than 1,200 Israelis and taking 251 hostages into Gaza. The assault remains a defining moment in Israeli history, leading to significant changes in leadership and security policies.

In the lead-up to the attacks, Israelis were focused on internal politics rather than external threats. Following the massacre, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government faced severe criticism but he remains in power despite overseeing what many consider the worst security failure in Israel’s history. The attack led to mass protests demanding the release of hostages and widespread global condemnation of Hamas.

The incident reshaped Israeli society and its approach to security, with leaders acknowledging that external threats were underestimated prior to October 7. Meanwhile, families like Sigal Manzuri continue to advocate for peace and remember their loved ones lost in the attacks, highlighting the human cost behind the statistics.

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Israel marks 3 years since October 7 attack that sparked war in Gaza Sombre tributes take place as political debate intensifies weeks before Israel’s national vote Israel marked the third anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 attack on Wednesday with silent tributes, new strikes on Gaza and intense political debate, weeks before elections in which the country’s deadliest day will be front and centre.
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🔮 Israel marks 3 years since October 7 attack that sparked war in Gaza Sombre tributes take place as political debate intensifies weeks before Israel’s national vote Israel marked the third anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 attack on Wednesday with silent tributes, new strikes on Gaza and intense political debate, weeks before elections in which the country’s deadliest day will be front and centre.
2026-10-07 · South China Morning Post
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Israel marks 3 years since October 7 attack that sparked war in Gaza Sombre tributes take place as political debate intensifies weeks before Israel’s national vote Israel marked the third anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 attack on Wednesday with silent tributes, new strikes on Gaza and intense political debate, weeks before elections in which the country’s deadliest day will be front and centre. asserted
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At the site of the Nova music festival, where Hamas militants in trucks and paragliders opened fire around dawn on October 7, 2023, family members bowed their heads in silence – although at least one instead put on techno music in tribute to the fallen. asserted
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Both at Nova and the Kfar Aza kibbutz, another site of mass killings three years earlier, loud bangs could be heard from across the border in Gaza during the commemorations as Israel carried out new strikes, despite a ceasefire officially in place for the past year. uncertain
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Gaza officials said at least two people were killed in overnight strikes in the territory, most of which has been reduced to rubble in relentless bombing in retaliation for the worst attack ever against Israel. asserted
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