Israel marks three years since Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attacks | BBC News

As Israel marks the third anniversary of the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attacks, BBC News visits residents of kibbutz Nir Oz, one of the places worst hit by the attack. The report notes that 41 Nir Oz residents and foreign workers were killed, along with six people who had fled to the kibbutz from a nearby party. The description also says 76 people from the kibbutz were kidnapped to Gaza, including nine bodies, and that about 1,200 people were killed and 251 taken hostage during the attack. It cites the Hamas-run health ministry for more than 74,200 deaths in Gaza in the ensuing war, figures the UN regards as accurate.

• Third anniversary of the 7 October 2023 attacks in Israel
• Visit to kibbutz Nir Oz, located about 1.6km from the Gaza border
• Reported casualty and hostage figures from the attack
• Gaza death toll cited from the Hamas-run health ministry

As Israel marks the third anniversary of the 7 October Hamas attacks, the BBC has visited residents of kibbutz Nir Oz - one of the worst hit places. Sitting just a mile (1.6km) from the Gaza border, 41 Nir Oz residents and foreign workers were killed along with six people who had fled to the kibbutz from a party nearby. Seventy-six people from the kibbutz were kidnapped to Gaza, including nine bodies. Fourteen of those hostages were taken alive and killed in captivity. During the October 7 attack, about 1,200 people were killed and 251 taken hostage. The ensuing war between Israel and Hamas has killed more than 74,200 people in Gaza according to the Hamas-run health ministry – whose overall figures are seen as accurate by the UN. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Israel #BBCNews