It has been one year since Hamas attacked Israel festival goers, sparking an escalating conflict in the Middle East

Hamas marked the anniversary of its Oct. 7, 2023, attack by firing a barrage of rockets at Tel Aviv, underscoring its resilience after a year of war and devastation in Gaza. Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which began firing rockets at Israel on Oct. 8 in support if its ally Hamas, vowed to keep up the barrages despite its recent losses.

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Vigils, commemorations, and acts of remembrance were planned across the world on Monday to mark one year since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel as world leaders called for an end to antisemitism and the release of Israeli hostages.

Israel has repeatedly targeted Hamas and Hezbollah officials in Lebanon since the Gaza war erupted almost a year ago.

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency said that Fateh al-Sharif was placed on leave without pay in March after it launched an investigation into his political activities.