Commemorations were held at the site of the Nova music festival and other locations connected to the attack. Family members and other participants gathered to remember those who were killed.
According to France 24, commemorative events were held in several locations across the country and took place amid heightened security.
The third anniversary also remains a central political issue ahead of an expected Israeli election. France 24 and the South China Morning Post reported that the attack will be at the center of the electoral contest.
The Hindu reported that this is the first anniversary for Israelis without any hostages still being held in Gaza and that the remains of the last Israeli hostage were recovered in January.
According to Clarín, the October 7, 2023, attack caused more than 1,200 deaths and the abduction of 250 people. The figures remain attributed to the Argentine newspaper, which is the only source provided in support of these figures.
The commemorations were also marked by silent tributes and moments of remembrance at sites associated with the victims. At Nova, family members bowed their heads in silence to remember the victims, according to the South China Morning Post.
In the same report, the South China Morning Post reported new attacks on Gaza as commemorations were taking place in Israel. The anniversary thus falls within the context of the war in Gaza linked to the October 7 attack, according to the account shared by the sources provided.