October 7

2024 - 10 - 7

October 7: When Politicians Had a Come-To-Jesus Moment!

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What happened on October 7 will have political repercussions for generations. Check out what’s brewing in the world of politics!

On October 7, 2023, the world witnessed a tragic turning point in U.S. politics as Hamas launched an attack on Israel, resulting in the largest loss of Jewish life since the Holocaust. Over 1,200 innocent Israelis lost their lives that day, sending shockwaves through global politics and compelling President Joe Biden to assure unwavering support for Israel in its darkest hour. This pivotal moment wasn’t just a tragedy; it ignited a firestorm of emotions and political maneuverings that would prove crucial in the days to come.

Memorials and commemorative events dominated the first anniversary of the attacks with thousands gathering in Tel Aviv. Emotional scenes unfolded as families and friends paid their respects to the victims, holding on to memories while advocating for peace. As the anniversary approached, protests erupted globally, highlighting the divisive opinions surrounding the tragedy. On this day, the echoes of violence resonated not only in Israel and Palestine but also throughout the United States, where political figures reflected on how the tragedy was reshaping their policies and public sentiments.

In the aftermath of the attacks, the Israeli military intensified its operations, marking the occasion with a reinforcement of their military presence amid ongoing strikes against Hezbollah and additional threats from Gaza. As Israel prepared to honor the memories of the innocent lives lost, tensions remained at a boiling point, with rocket attacks from Hezbollah underscoring the fragile state of peace in the region. This anniversary not only commemorated the victims but served as a stark reminder of the realities of conflict and unrest that continue to ripple through society.

Meanwhile, Hamas openly praised the attacks, further polarizing opinions and pushing calls for retribution and justice to the forefront. This juxtaposition of grief and conflict paints a vivid picture of a nation grappling with loss while navigating a politically charged environment. The events of October 7 serve not just as an anniversary of tragedy, but as a reflection of the ongoing battle for peace, understanding, and change in a landscape fraught with division.

Interestingly, the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks sparked discussions about the role of world leaders and their impact on international diplomacy. As nations reflect on their responses, many are recognizing the necessity of dialogue and cooperation over animosity. Moreover, the release of the documentary "Even The Walls Cry" further examines the emotional toll this conflict has taken on individuals, pushing narratives of humanity amid chaos.

This somber occasion also coincides with a broader context of the humanitarian crisis impacting many regions around the world. With commemorative events and protests taking center stage, it emphasizes the need for urgent support and aid for those in conflict areas worldwide. In a world where battles are constant but peace is a rare commodity, the lessons learned from October 7 are ones that will resonate for generations to come.

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How the October 7 attacks became a turning point for US politics (CNN)

After rushing to comfort Israel as it grieved the worst attack on Jews since the Holocaust, President Joe Biden last year pledged America would stand with ...

October 7 attacks (Prime Minister of Australia)

Over 1,200 innocent Israelis died: the largest loss of Jewish life on any single day since the Holocaust. We unequivocally condemn Hamas' actions on that day.

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Thousands gather in Tel Aviv to mark anniversary of October 7 attack (FRANCE 24)

Thousands gathered over the weekend for emotional commemorations marking the first anniversary of Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.

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Israel marks October 7 with memorials and protests, as attacks on ... (The Guardian)

The Israeli military said it struck Hezbollah intelligence and weapons storage, as rocket hits Haifa injuring at least 5 people.

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Live: Israel intensifies Lebanon attacks, pounds Gaza on Oct 7 ... (Aljazeera.com)

Hezbollah's rocket attack comes as Israel continues to pound the Lebanese capital, causing large explosions.

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Israelis gather at site of Nova festival Hamas killings on Oct. 7 ... (Reuters)

Israeli flags and Palestinian flags during a demonstration and counter-demonstration ahead of the October 7 attack anniversary in London, Britain October 5, ...

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Israel Marks First Anniversary Of Hamas's October 7 Attack (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Families of those killed attended the memorial, many of them crying, as Herzog met the crowd, an AFP correspondent reported. By Channels Television.

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Hamas praises October 7 attack on Israel ahead of anniversary (The Punch)

Palestinian militant group Hamas on Sunday praised its October 7 attack on Israel in a video message ahead of the first anniversary.

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Israel Marks First Anniversary Of Hamas's October 7 Attack (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Families of those killed attended the memorial, many of them crying, as Herzog met the crowd, an AFP correspondent reported. By Channels Television.

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Israel marks Oct. 7 anniversary under shadow of escalating war (Reuters)

Israelis on Monday marked the first anniversary of the devastating Hamas attack that triggered a war which has sparked protest worldwide and risks igniting ...

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Four projectiles fired from Gaza as Israel begins October 7 Anniversary (The Punch)

Israeli military said at least four projectiles were fired from the Gaza Strip just after beginning last year's Oct 7 attacks anniversary.

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'Even The Walls Cry': On Anniverary Of October 7, Oscar-Nominee ... (Deadline)

An October 7 doc, 'Even The Walls Cry', has been revealed from Dror Moreh, Uri Shinar and Fremantle about Israel, Hamas and ordinary people.

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Wrath and sorrow rule in Israel on the anniversary of October 7th (The Economist)

A divided country is at war with multiple enemies, and fighting itself | Middle East & Africa.

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Israel marks a year of deadly Hamas-led October 7 attack (Aljazeera.com)

Memorials and protests over fate of captives mark first anniversary of attack as fighting continues in Gaza and Lebanon.

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Sounds of Gaza war haunt Israel's October 7 commemorations (Vanguard)

The sounds of helicopters and artillery fire echoed from Gaza as families lit candles in southern Israel to mark October 7.

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October 7 and the World's Narrative | Joshua T. Katz (First Things)

In his commentary on Ezekiel, Robert W. Jenson wrote: “[I]n the conflicts of actual history, there is never a moral equivalency, however flawed and infected ...

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October 7: 'A cry to Heaven to implore peace' (Vatican News)

By Andrea Tornielli. One year ago, Hamas' inhumane terrorist attack against Israeli citizens, mostly civilians—children, young people, the elderly, ...

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A year on from October 7, the Middle East is facing its greatest ... (CNN)

Israeli forces recover bodies of killed Israeli residents from a destroyed house in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, amid the fighting between Israel and the Palestinian ...

Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Marking One ... (Department of Defense)

A year ago today, on October 7, 2023, Hamas perpetrated the worst terrorist attack in Israel's history. On the Jewish holy day of Simchat Torah, ...

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Anniversary of October 7th Attack - United States Department of State (Department of State)

Girls and women were sexually assaulted. The depravity of Hamas's crimes is almost unspeakable. Hamas also took 254 people hostage that day, including 12 ...

Statement from President Joe Biden Marking One Year Since the ... (The White House)

On this day last year, the sun rose on what was supposed to be a joyous Jewish holiday. By sunset, October 7 had become the deadliest day for the Jewish.

The Wounds of October 7 Are Still Fresh (American Jewish Committee)

As we approach Oct. 7, 2024, the first anniversary of the day Hamas terrorists waged the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust — slaughtering babies, ...

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How Oct. 7 changed everything (Axios)

Photo illustration of the Gaza war zone, an Israeli security officer, an armed member. Photo illustration: Lindsey Bailey/Axios. Photos: Anadolu, Ahmad Gharabli ...

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Schools mark October 7, though official ceremonies set for later in ... (The Times of Israel)

Many schools hold short assemblies incorporating remembrances of graduates or community members who were killed in initial onslaught or subsequent fighting.

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Famous birthdays list for today, October 7, 2024 includes celebrities ... (cleveland.com)

Yo-Yo Ma and Toni Braxton share a birthday today. Check out our photo slideshow of celebrities and other famous people with birthdays on October 7, 2024 and ...

Statement by Vice President Harris Marking One Year Since the ... (The White House)

I will never forget the horror of October 7, 2023. 1200 innocent people, including 46 Americans, were massacred by Hamas terrorists. Women raped on.

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October 7 anniversary - Student News (My Manchester News)

Today is a sad day that marks a year since the start of the conflict in the Middle East. We are deeply saddened by the ongoing violence, and we hope that ...

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One year of Israel's war on Gaza: Key moments since October 7 (Aljazeera.com)

Relatives of the Palestinians who lost their lives in Israeli attacks carry the body of a. Relatives of a Palestinian killed by Israeli attacks carry their ...

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'I'm afraid I'll become a number': Gaza one year on (Open Democracy)

Gaza's survivors record their memories, culture, hopes and fears in new book Daybreak in Gaza.

Statement by Vice President Harris Marking One Year Since the ... (U.S. Embassy in Egypt)

I will never forget the horror of October 7, 2023. 1,200 innocent people, including 46 Americans, were massacred by Hamas terrorists. Women raped on the side of ...

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Vigils, protests as US marks October 7 attack, Israel's war on Gaza (Aljazeera.com)

Politicians focused their words on Israeli victims, while pro-Palestinian protesters gathered for demonstrations.

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Father lights candle where daughter raised alarm about Oct. 7 attack ... (CNN)

CNN's Jim Sciutto visits a former Israel Defense Forces base where his daughter was stationed and killed during the October 7 terror attack by Hamas.

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UPEI Panthers this Week (October 7–13) (University of Prince Edward Island)

7:00 pm: The UPEI Men's Hockey Panthers host the Université de Moncton Aigles Bleus at Eastlink Centre, Charlottetown. Friday, October 11. AT HOME 7:00 pm: The ...

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Harris and Trump marked 1 year since the Oct. 7 attacks with tributes ... (NPR)

Vice President Harris remembered the victims of the attack by planting a memorial tree at her residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C., ...

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Israel marks the anniversary of October 7 terror attacks with tears ... (CNN)

As people gathered across Israel to mark one year since the terror attacks that killed 1200 people, reminders that the war in Gaza continues to rage kept ...

Written Statement: Anniversary of October 7th attacks (7 October ... (GOV.WALES)

Today we mark a year since the entire world was horrified by the appalling attack by Hamas on Israel, including on a music festival full of young people.

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This Week In EIU Athletics - October 7-13, 2024 (Eastern Illinois University Athletics)

This Week In EIU Panthers Athletics, presented by Consolidated Communications. For the latest links for TV, Radio and Live Stats, please visit the sport ...

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VOA60: October 7, 2024 (VOA Learning English)

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October 7, 2024 Israel marks anniversary of Hamas attacks as ... (CNN)

Israel will “continue to fight,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Monday in a speech marking a year since the October 7 Hamas attacks.

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European leaders mourn victims, decry surge in antisemitism at Oct ... (The Times of Israel)

Israeli flag projected onto Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, Eiffel Tower goes dark to remember victims of Hamas massacre; several arrested at anti-Israel rally ...

Anniversary of October 7 attacks and aftermath (Prime Minister of Australia)

Yesterday, on the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks in Israel, we paused to reflect on the horrific terrorist atrocities that reverberated across ...

Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the October 7 ... (United States Mission to the United Nations)

Friends, it is impossible to separate the sadness from the anger. That such evil could be unleashed on the world. That antisemitism has spiked to terrifying ...

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A Year After October 7th, What We Still Won't Say (Harvard Crimson)

Hillel Campus Rabbi Getzel Davis addresses attendees at a September vigil to mourn the lives of six hostages whose bodies were recovered ...

October 7 and the "Wider War" (Wilson Center)

While Hamas led the horrific October 7 terrorist attack on civilian targets in Israel that killed nearly 1,200 people and wounded thousands of others, at least ...

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County Countdown – October 7, 2024 (National Association of Counties)

Continuing resolution averts federal government shutdown · Senate advances the Disaster Survivors Fairness Act · Truck size and weight limits · Interest relief for ...

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This Week at NJCU: October 7, 2024 | New Jersey City University (Life at NJCU)

International Trade Webinar Series: The Basics of Exporting (October 9); Senior Portraits (October 7-11); STORIES OF BELONGING: Central American TPS Workers and ...

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October 7 commemoration ceremonies held around the world (The Times of Israel)

Somber Jewish communities mark Hamas-led attack that killed 1200; anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian groups gather to denounce ongoing war.

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The long road back from October 7, 2023, runs through Tehran (The Times of Israel)

The Iranian regime, coordinating assiduously for Israel's annihilation, has been all but untouched this past year. Israel needs to do more than 'send a ...

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