Israelis mourn on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 as Palestinians grapple with war it sparked

Israelis gathered Wednesday to commemorate the anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, which resulted in 1,200 deaths. Memorials were held at the Nova music festival site near Kibbutz Reim in southern Israel, attended by relatives of the victims, including Raz Zarfati. Simultaneously, Palestinians continue to grapple with the devastating war in Gaza sparked by the initial assault. The events mark a solemn period of mourning and ongoing conflict for both populations involved.