Three years after the Hamas-led October 7 attack triggered the Gaza war, Israeli strikes continued during anniversary commemorations as the ceasefire’s key terms remained disputed. Palestinian health officials reported more than 74,000 deaths in the war and more than 1,400 since the ceasefire; Israel and Hamas traded accusations over violations, while disputes over October 7 warnings, accountability and Israel’s conduct in Gaza persisted.
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“…commanded and participated in the infiltration into Israeli territory”
Quoted in The Times of Israel
“Israel didn’t commit genocide. Israel prevented genocide.”
Quoted in The Times of Israel · also 5 other outlets
“We are a nation in agony, but we are showing immense resilience.”
Quoted in The Times of Israel
In parliament
Opposition politicians accuse Netanyahu of bearing personal responsibility for the October 7 attack after allegedly ignoring warnings.
Our summary of NDTV · long-held position
Political parties
The opposition, including Gadi Eisenkot, calls for an investigation into failures by Israeli authorities.
Our summary of CNews
“…received no advance warning before October 7 of an attack by Hamas.”
Quoted in The Times of Israel
Hamas cited the alleged crossing of red lines at Al-Aqsa as a reason for the attack.
Our summary of RIA Novosti
Hamas denied Israel's allegations and said Israel was violating the ceasefire agreement.
Our summary of Yonhap News Agency
Civil administration in Gaza, run by Hamas since 2007.
Hamas representatives accused Israel of illegally holding thousands of prisoners and committing what they called crimes of occupation.
Our summary of RIA Novosti
Gaza’s Health Ministry confirmed the same casualty figures, putting the cumulative death toll above 74,250 as of October 8, 2026.
Our summary of Tehran Times
Kamel reportedly urged Israel to change course and grant Hamas further economic concessions to avert a possible escalation in Gaza.
Our summary of The Times of Israel, via The Atlantic
Kamel recommended that the Israeli government make economic concessions to Hamas.
Our summary of Der Spiegel, via The Atlantic
A senior Egyptian official said Egypt had specific intelligence about Hamas movements and that Abbas Kamel had visited Israel with two senior officials and met with Mossad and Shin Bet chiefs.
Our summary of NPR
Palestinian health officials said Israeli attacks had killed at least 1,471 Palestinians and injured 5,189 since the ceasefire began.
Our summary of Hürriyet
Palestinian authorities say more than 74,000 people have been killed in Israel's assault on Gaza.
Our summary of NDTV
Points where outlets or parties give conflicting facts or readings. Each side is summarised by our pipeline; its sources are listed under it.
Israel says Hamas has been rearming and launching attacks in violation of the ceasefire.
Hamas denies trying to carry out attacks or rebuild its arsenal and says Israel is violating and undermining the agreement.
A UN commission found reasonable grounds to conclude that four of the five acts of genocide were being carried out in Gaza and inferred genocidal intent. Abbas and Mamdani also described the war or Israel’s actions as genocidal.
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff said Israeli forces violated the law of armed conflict and international humanitarian law.
“There is no doubt in my mind that Israeli forces prosecuting the war in Gaza violated the law of armed conflict and international humanitarian law”
Israel says its military campaigns comply with the laws of war and cites evacuation warnings and humanitarian aid as measures to protect civilians.
Israel · our summary of The Times of Israel
Gil said Netanyahu sometimes prioritized preserving his government over agreeing to hostage-release deals and said some hostages could have returned earlier.
Avi Gil, Former Israeli military secretary · our summary of The Times of Israel, via Channel 12
Avi Gil, Former Israeli military secretary · our summary of The Times of Israel, via Channel 12
Netanyahu denied Gil’s allegations, and Likud dismissed the interview as false and politically motivated.
“…part of the false and politically motivated propaganda campaign against Prime Minister Netanyahu and Likud.”
Israel says it will not withdraw until Hamas’s disarmament has been verified.
Israel · our summary of China Daily, via Xinhua
Hamas advocates gradual disarmament and says it will not disarm until Israel withdraws.
Hamas · our summary of China Daily, via Xinhua
Hamas · our summary of The Times of Israel
The Atlantic and other accounts described Kamel’s visit and an Egyptian warning to Israeli officials; an Egyptian official told NPR that Kamel met the Mossad and Shin Bet chiefs and conveyed a warning.
Our summary of The Times of Israel, via The Atlantic
Our summary of The Times of Israel, via The Atlantic
Hanegbi denied that Kamel visited Israel on September 26 or that Egypt issued a warning.
Tzachi Hanegbi, Israeli government official · our summary of The Times of Israel, via The Atlantic
The ICC argued that Netanyahu and Gallant were responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity against Palestinians in Gaza.
International Criminal Court (ICC) · our summary of Fox News
Netanyahu and Gallant denied wrongdoing; Israel rejected the charges and said its military actions comply with international law.
Ynet reported that Kamel personally warned Netanyahu ten days before the attack.
Our summary of The Times of Israel, via Ynet
Netanyahu’s office had previously denied that Kamel personally warned him; Netanyahu also denied reports that Egypt and the UAE warned him.
Netanyahu’s office, Israeli prime minister's office · our summary of The Times of Israel, via The Atlantic
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister · our summary of PBS NewsHour, via Associated Press
Avi Gil alleged that the Prime Minister’s Office altered records and that Netanyahu’s chief of staff sought to change a call’s recorded time.
Netanyahu denied Gil’s allegations; Likud called the interview false and politically motivated.
“…part of the false and politically motivated propaganda campaign against Prime Minister Netanyahu and Likud.”
Unnamed Arab government officials said Kamel described Gaza as dire and likely to escalate.
Unnamed officials in an unidentified Arab government · our summary of The Times of Israel, via The Wall Street Journal
Israeli officials reportedly told Kamel the situation was under control.
Israeli officials · our summary of The Times of Israel, via The Wall Street Journal
The opposition says the government was responsible for the failures and has not accepted responsibility.
The opposition, Israeli opposition · our summary of The Times of Israel
Netanyahu has blamed security chiefs for the failures.
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister · our summary of The Times of Israel
Netanyahu called Mamdani a supporter of Hamas.
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister · our summary of The Times of Israel
Gracie Mansion denied that Mamdani supports Hamas.
Gracie Mansion, New York City mayoral office · our summary of The Times of Israel
Reactions from other countries and bodies, others involved, and commentary.
“The other side is paying a very big price for what they did on Oct. 7, believe me”
Quoted in The Korea Herald, via AFP
Khamenei interpreted Operation Al-Aqsa Storm as a future-making incident.
Our summary of Mehr News Agency
Martin condemned Hamas' October 7 attack and defended Israel's right to security.
Our summary of Fox News
The leaders of the groups described the day as glorious and as an offering to Allah.
Our summary of Clarín
Vladimir Putin stated that the 1947 United Nations decisions should be implemented.
Our summary of RIA Novosti
Barrot said he wanted the commemorations to take place under the best conditions.
Our summary of CNews
“Je souhaite que les commémorations puissent se dérouler dans les meilleures conditions”
Machine translation: “I hope the commemorations can take place under the best possible conditions”
The Al-Qassam Brigades said he was one of the commanders of the surprise operation that triggered the Gaza war in October 2023.
Our summary of Yonhap News Agency, via Reuters
Wolff said the people killed in the attack came from 52 nationalities.
Our summary of Clarín
“But it has yet to deliver security, adequate humanitarian assistance or a credible path to recovery and peace.”
Quoted in The Hindu · also 6 other outlets
“I saw atrocities. The most terrible things in the world”
Quoted in The Times of Israel
“Sderot seems quiet now, but it’s not quiet or peaceful inside our heads”
Quoted in The Times of Israel, via JTA
“…as regards election, they are beloved for the sake of their forefathers. For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable”
Quoted in Fox News
“I promise that your memorial stories are only yours.”
Quoted in The Times of Israel
“The big pieces of the roadmap -- disarmament, an Israeli pullout, who governs during the transition -- are all still sitting unfinished”
Quoted in Xinhua
“The United States has played a dual role: it remains Israel's principal strategic ally while also being an essential actor in diplomatic efforts”
Quoted in Xinhua
“October 7th was the worst intelligence failure in Israeli history”
Quoted in The Times of Israel
“I consider him just as culpable as Netanyahu”
Quoted in Fox News
Hamas’s attack began with rocket fire from Gaza and fighters entering border towns in southern Israel; attackers took Israeli military personnel and civilians captive.
Sources: RIA Novosti · RIA Novosti
Hamas's attack on Israel began early on October 7, 2023, with rocket fire and fighters entering border towns.
Hamas fired on Israel from Gaza, then breached border fortifications and entered several areas in southern Israel.
Hamas attackers took Israeli military personnel and civilians captive.
Abbas Kamel visited Israel and warned officials that Hamas appeared to be preparing a major attack, according to The Atlantic; Hanegbi denied the visit and warning.
Sources: The Times of Israel (via The Atlantic)
The Atlantic reported that Abbas Kamel conveyed an Egyptian warning about Hamas preparing a major attack to senior Israeli officials at Ben Gurion Airport.
Tzachi Hanegbi denied that Kamel visited Israel on September 26 or that Egypt issued a warning.
The ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and then-defense minister Yoav Gallant over alleged crimes in Gaza.
Sources: Tehran Times · The Times of Israel
The ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant in November 2024 over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza since October 2023.
The ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and then-defense minister Yoav Gallant alleging war crimes.
A UN commission issued a report saying Israel was committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and calling on Israel to halt atrocities there.
The commission's report said Israel was committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and called on Israel to immediately halt atrocities there.
The report found reasonable grounds to conclude that four of the five acts of genocide were being carried out against Palestinians in Gaza.
A ceasefire between Hamas and Israel took effect in Gaza under a phased plan.
Hamas released the 20 living hostages who remained in captivity, as Jared Kushner recalled a year later.
Sources: Clarín · The Times of Israel
Hamas released the 20 living hostages who remained in captivity.
“One year ago today, all 20 remaining living Israeli hostages finally came home after two years of unimaginable suffering in Gaza”
Israel held a national memorial day for those killed in the October 7 attacks and soldiers killed in the Gaza war.
Sources: Deutsche Welle (via Israeli media) · Deutsche Welle
Israeli media reported that Israelis were observing a memorial day for those killed in the October 7 attacks and soldiers who died in the Gaza war.
The memorial took place on October 5 in 2026 because of the Hebrew calendar.
Netanyahu spoke at a state ceremony at the Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem and said Hamas would not rule Gaza.
Sources: South China Morning Post · NDTV (via AFP)
Netanyahu said Hamas would not rule Gaza.
Netanyahu said Hamas would not rule Gaza.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and for humanitarian aid to flow at scale.
Sources: Xinhua
“I urge all parties to implement their commitments in full and advance to the next phase of the ceasefire”
“It is time for the ceasefire to become permanent.”
“And it is time to respect international law.”
Israel Katz ordered the Israeli military to increase its alert level, citing intelligence about possible attacks on Israeli forces in Gaza ahead of the anniversary.
Sources: Le Monde
Katz ordered the Israeli army to raise its alert level and be ready for any possible scenario.
Israel held memorials across the country for the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack; families gathered at dawn at the Nova site.
Sources: France 24 · Deutsche Welle
Israel is holding memorials across the country on October 7, 2026, for the third anniversary of the Hamas attack.
Families gathered at dawn at the Nova music festival site for a moment of silence.
Families gathered at dawn for a moment of silence at the Nova festival site, where more than 300 people were killed.
Israeli strikes hit Gaza during the anniversary commemorations; Palestinian accounts reported deaths.
Sources: South China Morning Post · The Hindu · France 24
Israel carried out new strikes in Gaza during the commemorations.
Palestinian officials reported that three people had died in the strikes.
Gaza officials said strikes in Gaza killed five people.
About 50,000 people gathered at Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park for the memorial ceremony marking the third anniversary of the attack.
Sources: The Times of Israel
About 50,000 people gathered for the memorial ceremony marking the third anniversary of the October 7 attack.
Survivors of the attack and bereaved relatives of victims organized the ceremony.
Survivors and bereaved families gathered for a memorial at the Nova festival site near Re’im at 6:29 p.m.
Sources: The Times of Israel (via JTA)
Survivors and bereaved families gathered for a memorial at the Nova festival site at 6:29 p.m.
Hamas issued an anniversary statement praising the October 7 attack as a glorious day in its people’s history and a response to decades of suffering.
Sources: The Korea Herald (via AFP)
Hamas described October 7 as a glorious day in its people's history.
“…a natural response to, and culmination of, decades of bitter suffering.”
Mamdani published an anniversary message on X, condemning Hamas’s attack and accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.
Mamdani said the Israeli government was continuing a genocide in Gaza, where it had killed more than 74,000 Palestinians, including more than 21,000 children.
“Continuó con el devastador genocidio que el Gobierno israelí sigue perpetrando en Gaza, donde ha matado a más de 74.000 palestinos, entre ellos más de 21.000 niños”
No translation yet.
Mamdani described Hamas' attack as a horrific war crime.
More than 100 demonstrators marched from City Hall to Union Square and heckled Mamdani at an October 7 anniversary vigil.
Sources: Fox News (via City & State New York) · El País
The crowd stood outside the vigil's barricades, beat drums, and attempted to drown out the speakers.
Mamdani was heckled by pro-Palestinian protesters at a vigil commemorating the Israeli victims of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
Avi Gil alleged that Netanyahu’s account of the October 7 events was incomplete and that the prime minister’s chief of staff sought to alter an official record from that morning.
Sources: The Times of Israel (via Israel Hayom and Channel 12) · Clarín (via Israel Hayom)
Gil alleged that Netanyahu gave an incomplete account of the October 7 events and that his chief of staff sought to alter an official record.
Avi Gil accused Netanyahu of trying to change records of his phone calls from the first hour of the October 7 attack, possibly to shift blame for that morning's failures to his advisers.
Reported October 9, 2026: More than 100 organizations said Gaza’s ceasefire existed in name only and called attention to ongoing attacks and restrictions on aid.
The organizations said Gaza's ceasefire existed in name only.
The organizations said the ceasefire had not taken effect on the ground and that Israeli attacks and restrictions on aid entry continued.
Thousands of people demonstrated in London calling for an end to strikes in Gaza; police imposed conditions, made arrests and saw a counter-demonstration.
Sources: Le Monde · The Guardian · The Times of Israel
Thousands of people demonstrated in London on 10 October 2026, calling for an end to strikes in Gaza.
“Several arrests have been made so far including a woman and a man with placards declaring support for proscribed organisation Palestine Action.”
Stop The Hate UK alleged that police treated pro-Israel demonstrations more strictly than pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
The Board of Peace proposed a recovery plan for Gaza worth $2.45 billion at a meeting of its members and stakeholders.
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The October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack began with rocket fire and fighters entering southern Israel. Reports put the death toll at about 1,200, while an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures counted 1,221; attackers took 251 people hostage, and the attack triggered Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
Our summary of RIA Novosti
Our summary of RIA Novosti
Our summary of RIA Novosti
Our summary of BBC News
The October 2025 ceasefire sharply reduced fighting and secured the release of the remaining Israeli hostages, but Israeli strikes continued. Israel says Hamas rearmed and launched attacks; Hamas denies trying to rearm or attack and says Israel is violating and undermining the agreement.
The ceasefire’s next phase remains contested: Israel says it will not withdraw until Hamas’s disarmament is verified, while Hamas advocates gradual disarmament and says it will not disarm until Israel withdraws. António Guterres said the truce had not delivered security or adequate aid and called for the next phase, a permanent ceasefire and aid at scale.
Israel · our summary of China Daily, via Xinhua
Hamas · our summary of China Daily, via Xinhua
Hamas · our summary of The Times of Israel
António Guterres, UN secretary-general · our summary of UN News
Gaza health authorities have reported more than 74,000 deaths in the war. Recent reports gave cumulative figures above 74,000; Palestinian health officials cited at least 1,471 deaths and 5,189 injuries since the ceasefire, while Israel said militants in Gaza had killed four of its soldiers over the same period.
A UN commission found reasonable grounds to conclude that four of the five acts of genocide were being carried out in Gaza and inferred genocidal intent. Israel rejected the finding, said its actions were self-defence and consistent with international law, and accused the report’s authors of serving as Hamas proxies; the UN says only a competent court can make a legal determination of genocide.
Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory · our summary of The Hindu
Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory · our summary of The Hindu
Israel · our summary of The Hindu
Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs · our summary of The Hindu
At anniversary memorials, survivors and bereaved families called for an investigation into October 7 failures. The opposition blamed the government, while Netanyahu blamed security chiefs. Former military secretary Avi Gil accused Netanyahu’s office of altering call records and said Netanyahu passed up hostage-release opportunities for political reasons; Netanyahu denied Gil’s allegations and said Gil knew of the impending attack but did not wake him, while Likud called the interview false and politically motivated.
Our summary of The Times of Israel
Our summary of The Times of Israel
Eli Sharabi, Former Israeli hostage · our summary of The Times of Israel
Omri Shifroni, Kumu movement affiliate · our summary of The Times of Israel, via JTA
Accounts of Egyptian warnings before October 7 differ. The Atlantic and other reports described Abbas Kamel visiting Israel and warning officials about a possible Hamas attack; Hanegbi denied the September 26 visit and any Egyptian warning, and Netanyahu’s office had separately denied that Kamel personally warned the prime minister. Netanyahu also denied reports that Egypt and the UAE warned him.
Our summary of The Times of Israel, via The Atlantic
Our summary of The Times of Israel, via The Atlantic
Abbas Kamel, Egyptian intelligence chief · our summary of Der Spiegel, via The Atlantic
Abbas Kamel, Egyptian intelligence chief · our summary of The Times of Israel, via The Wall Street Journal
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned Hamas’s attack as a war crime and accused Israel of genocide and other abuses in Gaza, including through U.S. arms support. Israel rejects the genocide accusation, says it seeks to minimize civilian casualties, and disputes allegations that it deliberately targets civilians, aid workers and journalists.
Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City · our summary of Fox News
Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City · our summary of Clarín
“Continuó con el devastador genocidio que el Gobierno israelí sigue perpetrando en Gaza, donde ha matado a más de 74.000 palestinos, entre ellos más de 21.000 niños”
No translation yet.
Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City · our summary of Clarín
“Ese sufrimiento se ha intensificado con cada bomba israelí lanzada sobre ambulancias esperando fuera de hospitales, cada ataque con drones dirigido a un edificio residencial o a…”
No translation yet.
Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City · our summary of Clarín
“Tres años después, debemos rechazar aceptar un mundo en el que la ocupación y el apartheid continúen, donde los crímenes de guerra se encuentren con la impunidad, y nuestro…”
No translation yet.
Humanitarian organizations described worsening conditions around Gaza’s Yellow Line. The Danish Refugee Council said families were squeezed into 30% of Gaza’s territory; Médecins Sans Frontières said Israeli forces occupied about 65% and reported shooting risks and inadequate access to essentials. Researcher Khaled Al-Jundi warned that continued attacks and expanded control could drive displacement or renewed violence.
“In addition to protracted displacement for hundreds of thousands of people, the defining feature of the so-called ceasefire is the Yellow Line which continues expanding westward…”
Khaled Al-Jundi · our summary of Okaz, via Foreign Affairs
Khaled Al-Jundi · our summary of Okaz, via Foreign Affairs
Khaled Al-Jundi · our summary of Okaz, via Foreign Affairs
More than 100 humanitarian and rights organizations said the ceasefire existed in name only, citing continuing attacks, aid restrictions and acute needs. Palestinian NGO Network board member Mohsen Abu Ramadan urged governments to end attacks and restrictions on Palestinian organizations and donors to provide flexible funding; Norwegian Refugee Council chief Jan Egeland said restrictions were blocking rebuilding materials.
Over 100 human rights and relief organizations · our summary of WAFA
“One year since the ceasefire agreement, more than 1,400 people have been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, nearly two million still need shelter, not a single hospital is fully…”
More than 100 humanitarian organizations · our summary of Hürriyet
“…act to end Israel’s attacks and restrictions on our work and donors must provide direct, flexible funding to meet the needs.”
Thousands marched in London calling for an end to Israeli strikes and stronger UK action against Israel. Police imposed conditions and made arrests; one account said protesters demanded the release of detainees after detentions began. A pro-Israel counter-demonstration alleged police treated pro-Israel marches more strictly.
Our summary of Le Monde
“Several arrests have been made so far including a woman and a man with placards declaring support for proscribed organisation Palestine Action.”
Our summary of RIA Novosti, via Daily Mail
participants in the pro-Palestinian protest · our summary of RIA Novosti, via Daily Mail
International and regional outlets covering Gaza: Reports documented casualty figures, displacement and destruction, with differing emphasis on infrastructure, cultural sites and humanitarian conditions.
Humanitarian organizations and their coverage: Focused on continuing attacks, the Yellow Line, aid restrictions, displacement and stalled ceasefire implementation.
Anniversary and political coverage: Covered Israeli memorials, political disputes over October 7 accountability, Mamdani’s anniversary message and reactions to it.
Coverage of the London march: Reported the pro-Palestinian march, police actions, differing crowd estimates and a pro-Israel counter-demonstration.
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