The world marks the first anniversary of the deadly Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, where 1,205 Israelis were killed in a surprise assault. Memorial events were held worldwide, including in Tel Aviv, London, Paris, and Berlin.

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• Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
• 370 people were killed at the Nova music festival in Negev.
• Over 2,000 rockets fired by Hamas into Israeli towns.
• Hamas militants breached Israeli borders, killing civilians.
• 251 Israelis captured; 97 still held hostage.
• Israel declared a state of war after the attack.
• Israeli airstrikes targeted Hamas in Gaza.
• Over 41,870 deaths reported in Gaza, mostly civilians.
• International leaders condemned the violence and urged restraint.
• October 7 escalated into a prolonged Israel-Hamas conflict.