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Israelis mark three years since Hamas attack that set off Gaza assault

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The anniversary is the first for Israelis without any hostages still held in Gaza, ⁠with those dead and alive exchanged in swaps with Hamas for Palestinians held in Israeli jails.The remains of the last Israeli hostage were recovered in January…

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  • The anniversary is the first for Israelis without any hostages still held in Gaza, ⁠with those dead and alive exchanged in swaps with Hamas for Palestinians held in Israeli jails.The remains of the last Israeli hostage were recovered in January…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:21:06 UTC.

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  5. How three years of Israel’s genocidal war have changed Gaza

  6. Israelis mark three years since Hamas attack that set off Gaza assault

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