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Israel marks three years since Hamas’s 7 October attack

Memorial events honour those killed as the attack is expected to be a central issue in an election due weeks later.

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Adrian Cole
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Source: France 24 International · View original source
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Israel is marking the third anniversary of Hamas’s 7 October 2023 attack with memorial events honouring those killed. France 24 reports that events are planned throughout the day.

The anniversary comes weeks before a general election, with the attack expected to feature prominently in the campaign. The supplied report does not give an election date.

France 24 describes the attack as the deadliest day in Israel’s history. Its report includes journalist Uri Schneider speaking with Stuart Norval from Jerusalem.

Details of the memorial events and their attendance were not provided in the report.

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