Israel marks third anniversary of Hamas-led 7 October attack

Memorial events in Israel honour victims of the Hamas-led 7 October attack, three years after the raid that triggered the Gaza war.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM EDT

Israel has held memorial events to mourn those killed in the Hamas-led 7 October attack on its third anniversary.

The commemorations mark three years since the deadly raid that set off the devastating war in Gaza.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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