Three years after Oct. 7, Israeli strikes in Gaza grind on and deaths climb

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   Israel Marks Three Years Since Oct. 7 as Gaza Strikes Continue

   Israel marks three years since the October 7 Hamas attacks with memorials and protests, even as Israeli military strikes grind on in Gaza and the death toll climbs. Israelis are grappling with ongoing security concerns and demanding accountability over the intelligence and defense failures surrounding the assault. Meanwhile, world leaders solemnly observe the anniversary, while Hamas and Iran celebrate it. In addition, statements describing the military campaign as genocide draw intense backlash and outrage from Jewish groups and officials.

   Why it matters

   The solemn anniversary highlights the enduring trauma within Israel and the severe humanitarian catastrophe faced by Palestinians living in the ruins of the conflict. Public scrutiny inside Israel remains sharp regarding prior warnings Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received before the attacks. The polarization over the military campaign continues to reverberate internationally across political and diplomatic spheres.

   What is confirmed

   • Israel marks three years since the October 7 Hamas attacks with memorials and protests.
   • Israeli military strikes in Gaza continue and the death toll climbs three years into the war.
   • World leaders solemnly mark three years since the October 7 attacks, while Hamas and Iran celebrate the anniversary.
   • Israelis are demanding accountability over the security failures connected to the October 7 attacks.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Israelis are grappling with reports that Prime Minister Netanyahu was warned before the October 7 attacks.

   What to watch next

   • Developments regarding official accountability inquiries into the October 7 intelligence failures
   • Shifts in international diplomatic stances and rhetoric concerning the military campaign in Gaza
   • Ongoing trajectory of Israeli military strikes and casualty numbers in the region
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