what happened on october 7th 2024

On October 7, 2024, the day marked the first anniversary of the devastating Hamas attacks on Israel that took place on October 7, 2023. The original attacks involved a massive surprise offensive from Gaza with thousands of rockets launched into Israel and militants infiltrating southern Israel by various means, resulting in about 1,200 deaths, many civilians massacred, and over 250 people taken hostage by Hamas. The anniversary in 2024 was commemorated in Israel and worldwide with memorials and speeches, including a vow by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel will continue fighting. The ongoing conflict has resulted in over 41,000 fatalities and a humanitarian crisis in the Gaza region. Additionally, on the exact day of October 7, 2024, active armed conflicts and attacks continued elsewhere, including in Ukraine and Crimea, with related military activity and incidents reported.