October 7 will forever be etched in the Jewish people’s collective memory as the darkest day since the Holocaust. On that fateful morning, Hamas militants unleashed a devastating assault that shook the nation to its core. As Israel marks the first anniversary of this tragedy, the country is engulfed in a somber atmosphere of both mourning and protest.

Across the nation, ceremonies began at 6:29 AM, the exact moment when Hamas launched its brutal attack a year ago. Replicating a custom from Memorial Day, sirens pierced the air as two minutes of silence were held to honor the over 1,200 lives lost and 250 hostages taken into the hellpits of Gaza.

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However, in Jerusalem, nearly 100 families of hostages and their supporters gathered near Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in protest. Shiri Albag, mother of captive Liri, voiced the collective determination of these anguished families by saying, “We won’t let you rest until all of them are back, every last one of them.”

Security forces have bolstered their presence across the country, wary of potential attacks timed to coincide with the anniversary. In the hours leading up to the commemorations, Hezbollah rockets struck Haifa and Tiberias, injuring five, while Israel conducted airstrikes in Beirut and Gaza.

An operation was also conducted at Gaza City’s al-Aqsa hospital after it had become a Hamas command center. As usual for the world’s most humane army, prior evacuation notices were given to innocent civilians before the launches were conducted. Especially on a day like this, the irony is sickening.

    Daniel Danieli October 7, 2024 9:00 am

    To All The Mental Midget Protesters, Over 700 of our precious Jewish soldiers have died in order to weed out the scum. You’re asking for more of us to die so that you can continue to protest. I would to go out in the crowd & pick everyone of you that are eligible to serve & put you in boot camp & then active duty a little back from the front lines & see how well you will fair. You’ll be wetting your pants constantly as you’re all MOUTH!!’

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