Israel marks third anniversary of 7 October Hamas attacks | First Thing
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Israel is commemorating the third anniversary of the Hamas attacks that occurred on October 7, 2023, resulting in the deaths of approximately 1,200 people and the capture of 251 others in Gaza. Communities affected by the massacres are grappling with the difficult balance between rebuilding their lives and honoring the memories of their loved ones. The Guardian is tracking the day's events through a live blog, showcasing occurrences in Israel and internationally.
In response to the attacks, Israel launched a significant military campaign against Gaza, resulting in at least 74,243 fatalities, according to the territory’s health ministry figures, which the UN considers credible. Meanwhile, a separate incident in New Zealand saw authorities investigating a flydubai co-pilot accused of attempting to hijack a flight bound for Tel Aviv, with 182 individuals on board. The alleged hijacking attempt was thwarted by passengers and crew on September 30.
In another instance of settler violence, armed settlers in the occupied West Bank attacked a photographer, Jaafar Ashtiyeh, while he documented the escalating confrontations between settlers and olive farmers. Despite identifying himself as press and being surrounded by Israeli soldiers, Ashtiyeh suffered severe injuries from rifle butt assaults.
Additionally, a US citizen, Marimar Martinez, has initiated legal proceedings against the federal government following a shooting incident by a Customs and Border Protection agent during a large-scale immigration crackdown in Chicago. Martinez alleges that the agent lied about the shooting and fired at her vehicle from behind.
Finally, Senator Alex Padilla, a California representative on the Senate judiciary committee, disclosed that his office had obtained a copy of a complaint from a whistleblower alleging comprehensive wrongdoing by the Trump administration regarding protests in Los Angeles early in 2025, claiming the president authorized the FBI to investigate the demonstrators.
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