This past Monday marked the one year anniversary of the October 7th attack on Israel. The day was marked by memorials, those in Israel visited grave sites, and we all thought back to that fateful day that changed countless lives forever.
In the past year, there have been numerous highs and lows, wins and devastating losses, but one thing that has remained constant since October 7th and the beginning of time is this:
The people of Israel live. The God of Israel lives.
What Trials Did the Jewish People Face in the Past Year?
For many families, the past year has been filled with an undying longing for their loved ones who were murdered or who are still in captivity. 101 people are still being held hostage by Hamas and, tragically, many of them are assumed to be dead. On that calamitous day, 251 people were kidnapped and over 1,200 people were brutally and maliciously murdered. Since then, 728 Israeli soldiers and security officials have been killed while protecting the people of Israel (sadly this number grows with each new week of the war).
Prior to this attempted genocide on Israel, the Jewish nation had been at odds over political disagreements. After the attack, the country was quickly united in the fight for their survival.
In the last year, hardships have burdened the Jewish people almost constantly. Antisemitism has reached horrific highs, Israel is facing additional warfronts, the UN has entirely placed itself against Israel, the ICC has applied for arrest warrants for Israeli officials, and the Jewish nation has been accused of attempting...continue reading (5 min read) | 
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