Israel marks three years since Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attacks

Israelis are marking three years since the Hamas-led attack on 7 October 2023, in which about 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were taken hostage

Memorial events are taking place across Israel, beginning with a nationwide minute's silence at 06:29 local time (04:29 BST), to mark the time the attacks began

Vigils will also be held in central London, and elsewhere around the world, later today

Israel launched a military offensive in Gaza in response to the 7 October attacks, in which more than 74,200 people have since been killed, according to the Hamas-run health ministry

Israel does not allow international news organisations, including the BBC, into Gaza to report freely

A number of events are taking place in Israel today, as it marks three years since the deadliest terror attack in its history.

At 06:29 (04:29 BST) – the time Hamas launched its attack three years ago – there will be a national minute's silence. There will also be a memorial at Kfar Aza, a kibbutz near Gaza that was attacked.

Further ceremonies will take place throughout the day, including at Reim – the site of the Nova music festival where more than 360 people were killed, and dozens taken hostage.

Members of the kibbutz community of Kfar Aza observe a moment's silence during last year's commemorations

Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing Image source, EPA/ShutterstockImage caption, People visited the memorial site near Kibbutz Re'im on Sunday

Israel is today marking three years since Hamas's attacks on 7 October 2023, in which about 1,200 people were killed and 251 more taken hostage.

Israel responded to the deadliest attacks on Jews since the Holocaust by launching an extensive military offensive in Gaza which has killed at least 74,200 Palestinians, according to the Hamas-run Ministry of Health.

Hamas and Israel agreed to halt the war in October last year as part of US President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan, including the suspension of "all military operations" and Hamas handing over the last of the hostages.

Gaza's health ministry says more than 1,460 people have been killed in Israeli attacks in the territory since the ceasefire was declared. The Israeli military says it is pursuing Hamas commanders or terrorists.

Multiple memorial events have been planned across Israel to commemorate the 7 October attacks, including at the site of the Nova music festival where hundreds were killed and taken hostage.

Stay with us for updates on events in Israel and across the world, alongside reporting from our Middle East correspondent Yolande Knell.