Mourners gathered at various sites to commemorate the losses suffered three years ago. A music festival field where revelers were gunned down by militants was one such location. Bomb shelters, intersections, and targeted communities also saw people coming together to pay their respects. The attack on October 7, 2023, resulted in significant loss of life, with 1,200 people killed and 251 taken hostage.

The aftermath of the attack led to a retaliatory offensive that caused widespread destruction and displacement. This marks the first anniversary since all hostages, living and dead, were returned. Further details about the commemorations and the events of October 7, 2023, are available.