Gaza Rocket Attacks Overview

Gaza Rocket Attacks

• Palestinian militants in Gaza fired rockets into Israel on the anniversary of the October 7 attack.
• The attack did not disrupt nearby ceremonies.
• The attacks highlight militant resilience despite the Israeli offensive in Gaza.
• The Israeli offensive has killed approximately 42,000 Palestinians and displaced around 90% of the population.

October 7th Anniversary

• A year ago, Hamas-led militants breached Israel's security fence and stormed into army bases and farming communities.
• The result was approximately 1,200 deaths, mostly civilians, and 250 abductions.
• Around 100 people are still being held captive in Gaza, with a third believed to be dead.

Current Conflict

• Israel is currently at war with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
• Hezbollah has been firing rockets at Israel since October 8, 2023.
• On Monday, an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed at least 10 firefighters, as reported by the Lebanese Health Ministry.

Australian Opposition Rejects Resolution

• Australia's main opposition party refused to endorse a government motion marking the first anniversary of the October 7 attack.
• The opposition objected to the motion's call for a ceasefire and a reference to lasting peace and security for all in the region.
• Opposition leader Peter Dutton criticized the motion, stating it should focus on the 1,200 Israelis killed by Hamas last year.
• He also criticized Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for not crafting a more bipartisan motion.
• The motion failed in the House of Representatives with a vote of 54 to 85.

Pro-Palestinian Protest in Mexico City

• Dozens of protesters demonstrated their support for Palestine at the Angel of Independence monument in Mexico City.
• The protesters held candlelight vigils and voiced their support for the situation in Palestine.
• Academics from the National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico joined the protest and spoke out in support of South Africa's case against Israel, calling it a genocide.
• Participants commemorated the anniversary of October 7 with 365 seconds of silence.
• A 39-year-old Norwegian, Kim Jakobsen, participated in the protest.

This quiz covers the recent rocket attacks from Gaza into Israel, particularly on the anniversary of the October 7 incident. It highlights the ongoing conflict, the number of casualties, and the impact on both Israeli and Palestinian communities. Test your knowledge on the current geopolitical situation in the region.