The Israel Defense Forces announced on Monday that multiple rockets were fired toward Israel from the Gaza Strip on the one-year anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attack that launched the war. The Israeli Air Force intercepted five launches that crossed from the north of the Gaza Strip into Israel. According to reports, two people were lightly injured after being hit with shrapnel.
Sirens sounded in Israeli communities surrounding Gaza as the IDF marked the anniversary of the October 7 massacre initiated by Hamas. Prior to the attack, Israeli troops struck Hamas terror targets and launchers throughout the Gaza Strip to prevent an immediate threat.
The Israel Air Force conducted strikes on Hamas launch posts and underground terrorist infrastructure. Overnight, additional targets in the central Gaza Strip were hit to eliminate threats to IDF troops operating in the area.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paid tribute to civilians, first responders, and soldiers killed in the Hamas attack a year ago. He emphasized the nation's resilience and unity in the face of adversity.
There are still 101 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza since the war began, with 36 declared dead. Idan Shtivi, a 28-year-old volunteer photographer at the Nova music festival attacked by Hamas, was declared dead on Monday. Idan, an environmental sciences student with a passion for nature and music, was known for his selfless act of helping strangers escape during the attack, which led to his abduction.
