Israel marks third anniversary of October 7 attack as election looms

France 247 October 2026, 02:14 UTCIsrael

Israel will mark the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Wednesday with memorial events across the country, as heightened security surrounds the commemorations and voters prepare for an election in which the deadliest day in Israel’s history is expected to remain a central issue.

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