Oct. 7 marks one year since Hamas terrorists raided Israeli communities. More than 1,200 people died in the surprise attack, and hundreds more were taken hostage. Families gathered to remember their loved ones and demonstrated near the home of the Israeli prime minister.
In Washington, Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband planted a pomegranate tree. She said it’s a symbol of hope and righteousness. Former President Donald Trump visited a New York City grave site of a rabbi. He followed traditional Jewish custom. Vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) pledged support for Israel and vowed to bring American hostages home.
Hurricane Milton rapidly strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming a Category 5 hurricane. It is forecast to make landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday. Officials urged residents to implement their preparedness plans.
