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Calls for state inquiry as Israel marks 1,000 days since Oct 7

Al-Monitor

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July 2, 2026

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Israelis called on Thursday for a state commission of inquiry into Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, as the country marked 1,000 days since the deadliest event in its history, which triggered the war in Gaza.A series of sombre commemorations were being held across the country, as well as protests against the government's handling of events during and after the attack.The first began at 6:29 am (0329 GMT) -- the exact time at which the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas launched its assault on Israel.

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Al-Monitor

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· Jul 2, 2026

Israel marks 1,000 days since Oct 7 with memorials, protests

Israel on Thursday marked the 1,000th day since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack with calls for a state commission of inquiry into the unprecedented assault that triggered the war in Gaza.A series of sombre commemorations are due to be held across the country, as well as protests against the government's handling of events during and after the attack.The first began at 6:29 am (0329 GMT) -- the exact time at which the Palestinian Islamist movement launched its attack on Israel, triggering the war in Gaza.

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jul 6, 2026

1,000 days after Oct. 7: Is Israel entering a new phase of war?

1,000 days after Oct. 7: Is Israel entering a new phase of war?

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 11, 2026

15 Israeli Incursions into Daraa and Quneitra in 10 Days

15 Israeli Incursions into Daraa and Quneitra in 10 Days

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 2, 2026

Gaza marks 1,000 days of war. Palestinians there face an uncertain future

It’s the 1000th day of war since a Hamas-led attack on Israel that sparked the war in Gaza. Other conflicts have emerged in the region, and fragile ceasefires show scars of persistent attacks. Both Israelis and Palestinians are weary of the strain. The fate of over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza, largely displaced and living amid ruins, remains uncertain. Israeli forces controlled over half of the territory under the ceasefire that took effect on October 10, but Israel’s government has expanded...

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 2, 2026

Palestinians face uncertain future as Gaza marks 1,000 days of war

It’s the 1,000th day of war since a Hamas-led attack on Israel that sparked the war in Gaza. Other conflicts have emerged in the region, and fragile ceasefires show scars of persistent attacks. Both Israelis and Palestinians are weary of the strain. The fate of over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza, largely displaced and living [] The post Palestinians face uncertain future as Gaza marks 1,000 days of war appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

National Post

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· Jul 3, 2026

Vivian Bercovici: Majority of Israelis are tired of war — and Netanyahu

It's been 1,000 days since October 7. Israelis are exhausted, fearful of another attack, and enraged by a leader with dubious priorities

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Related coverage for "Calls for state inquiry as Israel marks 1,000 days since Oct 7 ": Al-Monitor — Israel marks 1,000 days since Oct 7 with memorials, protests. Jewish News Syndicate — 1,000 days after Oct. 7: Is Israel entering a new phase of war?. Yemen News Agency - SABA — 15 Israeli Incursions into Daraa and Quneitra in 10 Days. South China Morning Post — Gaza marks 1,000 days of war. Palestinians there face an uncertain future. CityNews Montreal — Palestinians face uncertain future as Gaza marks 1,000 days of war. National Post — Vivian Bercovici: Majority of Israelis are tired of war — and Netanyahu