World leaders mourn Israeli victims and call for a ceasefire on anniversary of Oct. 7 attack
France’s Emmanuel Macron spoke of “the pain of the Israeli people” days after he called for a halt to arms supplies
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College campuses mark Oct. 7 anniversary with rallies and protests — but largely not confrontation
Jewish students at Michigan, Columbia and beyond held somber memorials unencumbered by pro-Palestinian activists
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After Tony Dokoupil’s questions on CBS Mornings faced criticism, the network said it fell short of editorial standards
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Nova survivor reveals she witnessed rape on Oct. 7 at Tel Aviv memorial ceremony interrupted by rocket sirens
The Tel Aviv event was designed as an alternative to an official state ceremony that many families of victims and hostages rejected
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In NYC, Jews gather together — and apart — for prayer and protest to mark one year since Oct. 7
A large, traditionally pro-Israel rally drew thousands to Central Park. But downtown, hundreds more gathered for a pair of left-wing Jewish rallies in Union Square.
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Politics Trump visits gravesite of Lubavitcher Rebbe to mark Oct. 7 anniversary
The visit was not a campaign stop but served as a gesture to a Jewish constituency that is expected to support him in next month’s election
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Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff plant a pomegranate tree for Oct. 7 victims
“What happened on Oct. 7 is seared into our souls,” said Emhoff
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Suspect arrested in U of Michigan rabbi’s home robbery, with no evidence of antisemitic intent
The robbery occurred on the first night of Rosh Hashanah, and the suspect was arraigned on Oct. 7
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The pope declared a fast on Oct. 7 — but Catholics can still eat
Fasting in the Catholic tradition wouldn't register for most Jews
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Hostage father Jonathan Dekel-Chen lambastes Netanyahu at American Jewish Committee Oct. 7 event
“The soul of Israel cannot survive,” Dekel-Chen said in a speech notable for its typically apolitical host
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Biden lights Oct. 7 yahrzeit candle as Kamala Harris vows to see Hamas threat ‘eliminated’
Both Democrats also expressed concern for Palestinians in Gaza in their official Oct. 7 anniversary statements
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