Israel Marks Third Anniversary of Hamas Attack as Gaza Remains in Ruins and Regional Tensions Flare

Israelis are commemorating the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, which killed 1,200 people and sparked a devastating war in Gaza, leaving much of the territory in ruins and its two million residents in dire conditions. The conflict has expanded regionally, with Israeli troops occupying parts of southern Lebanon and a broader US-Iran confrontation impacting global energy markets.