Israel commemorates one year since Hamas attack on October 7

The conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has reached its one-year mark. On the morning of October 7, Hamas initiated an unexpected attack, launching thousands of rockets and sending fighters into Israeli towns adjacent to the Gaza Strip during a major Jewish holiday.

On the eve of the anniversary, Israel increased its airstrikes on Gaza and Lebanon, causing fireballs and loud blasts to illuminate the darkened skyline of Beirut.

The…