Israel marks the 1,000th day since the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023, with memorial events and protests across the country. In Tel Aviv, thousands gather to mark the anniversary, including former hostages and bereaved families addressing the crowd. Several outlets report that commemorations include ceremonies held at the time of the attack, 6:29 a.m. (0329 GMT). Alongside the memorials, many Israelis call for a state commission of inquiry into what they describe as failures to prevent the assault and the government’s handling of events before and after the attack. Some reporting also notes that the government has previously refused to establish such a commission.
Reporters also link the anniversary to ongoing conflict in Gaza. France 24 says attacks continue despite a truce and that Israeli intelligence warns Hamas is regrouping. Other accounts mention heavy casualty figures in Gaza and ongoing Israeli control of much of the territory, but they vary in the specific numbers cited.
