Israelis mark one-year anniversary of Hamas attack

People light candles in Tel Avia at a memorial for the victims of the October 7 Hamas cross-border attack (Oded Balilty/AP)

Israelis were holding vigils and sombre ceremonies on Monday to mark a year since the October 7 Hamas attack which sparked the war in Gaza.

The surprise cross-border attack, which caught Israel unprepared on a major Jewish holiday, shattered Israelis’ sense of security and shook their faith in their leaders and their military.