Today marks one year since Hamas attacked Israel. Here's what you need to know about the widespread pro-Palestinian protests expected today in NYC.
Today marks one year since Hamas attacked Israel, taking over 250 people hostage and killing around 1,200 people.JUMP TO: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY l MORE NYC PROTESTS l WAR LATEST***Click each headline to jump to the designated topic.Since then, thousands of people have been killed, and despite several efforts for peace, no end appears to be in sight. Locally, the war has triggered a number of mass protests across New York City, including many that are expected today.
The Hamas’ cross-border attack in the Gaza Strip killed 1,200 Israelis – 250 others were taken hostage. Gunmen rolled into as many as 22 locations outside the Gaza Strip, including towns and other communities as far as 15 miles from the Gaza border. In some places, they gunned down civilians and soldiers as Israel’s military scrambled to muster a response.
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