Israelis demand accountability for security failures of October 7 | BBC News

This BBC News report covers memorial events held in Israel on the third anniversary of the Hamas-led attack of October 7, which sparked the war in Gaza. Families paid tribute to their loved ones at some of the sites where about 1,200 people were killed and 251 were taken hostage. The video also notes that Israel launched a military offensive in Gaza in response, which has killed more than 74,200 people according to the Hamas-run health ministry, figures the UN regards as reliable. The title indicates that Israelis are calling for accountability for security failures related to the attack.

• Memorial events held in Israel on Wednesday, marking three years since the October 7 attack
• About 1,200 people were killed and 251 taken hostage in the attack
• Israel's military offensive in Gaza has killed more than 74,200 people, per the Hamas-run health ministry
• Israelis demand accountability for security failures

On Wednesday, memorial events took place in Israel for the third anniversary of the devastating Hamas-led attack there that sparked the war in Gaza. Families paid tribute to their loved ones at some of the sites where about 1,200 people were killed in the assault and 251 were taken hostage. In response to the attack, Israel launched a military offensive in Gaza which has killed more than 74,200 people, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, whose figures are seen as reliable 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 #BBCNews