Israelis join protests and memorials to mark 1,000 days since October 7 Hamas attack
Summary
Israelis held memorials and protests on July 2, 2026, to mark 1,000 days since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack that led to the war in Gaza. Many called for a formal investigation into why the government did not prevent the attack and how it handled the hostage crisis that followed.Key Facts
- The October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas triggered the ongoing war in Gaza.
- 251 Israelis were taken hostage and held in Gaza during the conflict.
- Memorials and protests took place across Israel to remember the victims and demand accountability.
- Protesters want a state commission of inquiry to investigate government failures before and after the attack.
- The current government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has refused to create an independent commission.
- The government offered a "political" commission with half the members appointed by the ruling coalition and half by the opposition, but opposition leaders reject this.
- Protests included blocking a highway in Tel Aviv, leading to eight arrests by police.
- Families of victims and hostages organized many of the events and continue to push for government accountability.
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