How Seattle’s Palestinian community is marking one year since the Israel-Hamas war began
Since Hamas militants attacked Southern Israel on October 7, taking roughly 1200 lives, and capturing hundreds of hostages, the Israeli military has responded with overwhelming force in Gaza.
Bombs and other military actions have killed nearly 42,000 Palestinians, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
Most of the homes, businesses, schools and mosques in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed – and millions have been displaced.
And there is no end in sight to the bombardment.
The U.S. State Department says Hamas has refused for weeks to engage in cease-fire talks. Previously, Israeli Prime…
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