Ceremonies and protests in Jerusalem and Israel's south began around 06:29 a.m. local time, the hour when Hamas-led militants launched rockets into Israel at the start of the Oct. 7 attack last year. In Gaza, 101 hostages remain as Israeli forces press on with their mission to end Hamas's rule of the enclave and demolish its military capabilities. Survivors and loved ones of those killed gathered at the festival grounds to mark the one-year anniversary of the attack. CBC’s Yasmine Hassan spoke to protesters in Ramallah about life there — and why they’re marching in support of Gaza and Lebanon. Netanyahu in a statement defended the government's forceful response to Hamas and Hezbollah militants during the past year.

Source: CBC News October 08, 2024 17:25 UTC