One year after the deadliest day in Israel’s history, the country is still in mourning as peace feels further out of reach than ever before. Memorials across the nation were filled with grieving Israelis as they remembered the victims of the Oct. 7 attack. Families continue to suffer as loved ones are still held hostage in Gaza, adding to the ongoing tragedy. Jeff Semple reports from Jerusalem on the somber ceremonies taking place.
The conflict has taken a heavy toll, with more than 41,000 lives lost in Israel’s relentless bombardment of Gaza, as reported by the Hamas-led health ministry. The chaos has left 10,000 people missing, adding to the uncertainty and despair in the region. Redmond Shannon shares firsthand accounts from those inside Gaza, where survival has become the main focus for many.
In the midst of the ongoing crisis, a Calgary man has been struggling to help his family escape Gaza, where millions remain trapped with no easy way out. Despite hopes for a government-sponsored program to assist them, the bureaucratic hurdles and unrealistic application process proved to be insurmountable. Heather Yourex-West highlights the challenges faced by this family and the eventual reunion that was a year in the making.
As Israel marks this solemn anniversary, tensions with Lebanon are escalating as the country ramps up its assault on Hezbollah. Despite the devastation caused by previous strikes, Israel continues to target the militant group, as reported by Mercedes Stephenson from Cyprus.
Meanwhile, in Florida, residents are bracing themselves for the arrival of Hurricane Milton, just as they are still recovering from the impact of Hurricane Helene. Evacuation orders have been issued as people rush to prepare for the incoming storm. Jackson Proskow covers the race against time to secure homes and properties ahead of Hurricane Milton’s landfall.
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