On the one-year anniversary of Hamas’s devastating attack on October 7, 2023, global commemorations took place, honoring the victims while anti-war protests erupted in cities across the world. Memorials were held in Israel and internationally, with families of those killed and hostages still held in Gaza and Lebanon seeking solace and justice.

In Israel, the day began with a solemn moment of silence led by President Isaac Herzog at 6:29 a.m., the exact time the attack began. The commemoration took place at Kibbutz Reim, near the Nova music festival site where at least 370 people were massacred by heavily armed Hamas militants. The ceremony, marked by candle lighting and intense grief, honored both the victims and the unresolved plight of those still held hostage. Herzog met with families of the victims, offering his support and sympathy.

The massacre at the Nova music festival remains one of the most horrific chapters of the October 7 attack, leaving a deep scar on Israeli society. Kibbutz Reim and Kibbutz Beeri, where over 120 people were killed, have become focal points for remembrance. In Tel Aviv, vigils organized by the families of hostages called for an immediate ceasefire and the safe return of those still held in Gaza. A rally led by relatives of the hostages intensified these calls, demanding urgent action.

Internationally, the anniversary was observed with solidarity messages and memorials. French President Emmanuel Macron extended his support to the victims and their families, emphasizing that the trauma of the attack remains vivid for the world. “The pain remains, as vivid as it was a year ago,” Macron posted on X (formerly........

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