US cities and campuses on high alert over 7 October anniversary events

07/10/2024 08:38 The Guardian

Rallies and vigils planned across the country to mark Hamas attacks on Israel and ensuing war in GazaMiddle East crisis – live updatesDemonstrations and memorials marking the anniversary of the 7 October attacks on Israel and the ensuing war in Gaza are to take place around the US, with cities and campuses on high alert for any unrest as the threat of a full-scale war in the Middle East looms.Dozens of rallies, marches and other events are planned on Monday in protest against the Israeli offensive, which was sparked by the Hamas-led attacks in southern Israel that killed about 1,200 people and resulted in another 250 being taken hostage. Israel’s retaliatory war has killed more than 41,000 people in the besieged territory. Continue reading...

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