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Remembering the dead, fighting for the living: Israelis mark October 7

Moments of silence, memorial ceremonies, assemblies, and protests were held around the country. 

 Mourners gather at the Nova site on October 7, 2024

'No guns in synagogues': Jerusalem rabbi releases book of responsa for post-Oct. 7 Israel

 An IDF soldier is seen praying at the Western Wall in Jerusalem while carrying a gun, on November 6, 2023.

Chief Warrant Officer (res.) Aviv Magen killed on Lebanese border

 Remembering those who were killed in October 7 terrorist attack

Prayers for Thai hostage in Gaza echo from a rural church

Hostages square Tel Aviv

Netanyahu strengthens Israel's security amid Iran, Hezbollah threats after Oct 7 stigma - analysis

The Israeli airstrike targeting Hezbollah leader Nasrallah has provided Netanyahu with an opportunity for political redemption in Israel.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly last week. In his address, he paraphrased Welsh poet Dylan Thomas.

October 7 discount controversy: Arab restaurant in Germany offers shawarma discount

Many criticized the discount, accusing the restaurant of insensitivity and implying that the offer could be seen as supporting terrorism.

 A person eats a Shawarma. (Illustrative).

IDF Capt. Roi Nahary, 23: Saving lives – in life and in death

Captain Roi Nahary was one of the 12 active and reserve soldiers who fell on October 9, following another dozen who had fallen the previous day, and 284 who fell on the infamous Oct. 7, 2023.

 Israeli soldiers take position as other paratroopers land behind them during the US-led Swift Response exercise in Europe in June 2018.

'A year of hard and continuous war': Israeli leaders commemorate Oct. 7 anniversary

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant reiterated He reiterated Israel's duty to return the hostages home, support the wounded, and remember the fallen. 

 Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and former prime minister Naftali Bennett address the October 7 massacre on the one-year anniversary commemorating the events. October 7, 2024.

How 1,700 United Hatzalah volunteers helped save lives on Oct. 7

“At United Hatzalah, I have always said we have to be ready. And on Oct. 7, we had more readiness and preparedness than any other organization.”

 UNITED HATZALAH medic down south, Oct. 7.

Emily Hand: A child's journey to freedom from Hamas captivity

Though the wounds of Oct. 7 will never fully heal, in the freedom of a child dancing in the sand, there is hope. For Emily. For Be’eri. For Israel.

 Thomas and Emily Hand.

Hostage Idan Shtivi killed, body detained by Hamas, forum announces

Shtivi left behind his parents, three siblings, and his partner. 

 Idan Shtivi.

Khamenei says Oct. 7 massacre brought 'Zionist regime' 70 years back

The post, referencing the name given by Hamas to the October 7 massacre, was published at 6:29 a.m. on Monday, as Israel began the one-year commemorations of the events. 

 Illustrative image of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in front of the breached Israel-Gaza border fence.

Israel marks Oct. 7 anniversary under shadow of escalating war

Israelis on Monday marked the first anniversary of the devastating Hamas attack.

 Michal Herzog attends the October 7 massacre commemoration at the site of the Nova music festival. October 7, 2024.

Thousands arrive at Nova Music Festival site to commemorate year since massacre

On October 7, approximately 1,200 were murdered, and 250 were taken captive by Hamas terrorists. 40 of those innocent people were abducted at the Nova Music Festival.

People attend the October 7 massacre commemoration at the site of the Nova music festival. October 7, 2024.