Israel commemorates the anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks with continued pro-Palestinian protests. The Middle East remains engulfed in conflict, resulting in the deaths of tens of thousands. The Nova music festival site saw a ceremony honoring the 364 lives lost to Hamas militants a year ago. In response, Hamas fired rockets at Tel Aviv, prompting IDF evacuation warnings in Gaza.
Israel intensified its ground invasion and bombings in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah. Ten firefighters tragically lost their lives in an Israeli airstrike in Baraachit, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. Amidst escalating tensions, Iran braces for potential Israeli retaliation, while the U.S. urges restraint.
The British Embassy withdrew family members from Israel as a precautionary measure. The Israeli military is investigating how Hezbollah rockets bypassed air defense systems, striking Haifa. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken mourns the innocent lives lost in the past year’s conflicts.
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