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Israel takes fire on three fronts on anniversary of Hamas massacre

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London | Washington | Israel faced attacks on three fronts on Monday (Tuesday AEDT), underscoring how far the conflict has widened and intensified in the year since Hamas terrorists killed 1200 Israelis and took another 250 hostage.

As Israelis and their president, Isaac Herzog, commemorated the October 7 massacre of 2023, gathering at the site of the Nova music festival where Hamas began its surprise attack, Israel copped missiles from Gaza, Hezbollah and Lebanon – and then retaliated.

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Hans van Leeuwen covers British and European politics, economics and business from London. He has worked as a reporter, editor and policy adviser in Sydney, Canberra, Hanoi and London. Connect with Hans on Twitter. Email Hans at hans.vanleeuwen@afr.com
Matthew Cranston is the United States correspondent, based in Washington. He was previously the Economics correspondent and Property editor. Connect with Matthew on Twitter. Email Matthew at mcranston@afr.com

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