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Looking back 3 years after Oct. 7, 2023: "There was the constant fear"

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

What happened

Wednesday marks three years since Hamas terrorists killed more than 1,200 Israelis, including dozens of Americans, and took 250 people hostage.

Holly Williams reports from Tel Aviv.

Key facts

  • Wednesday marks three years since Hamas terrorists killed more than 1,200 Israelis, including dozens of Americans, and took 250 people hostage.
  • Reported by CBS News and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:54:37 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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