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October 7, three years on: grief, war and an election

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Survivors, bereaved families and Palestinians reflect on how October 7 has reshaped lives, war and politics. Three years after the Hamas-led October 7 attack, the consequences are still being felt. Former hostages are rebuilding their lives, while Palestinians in Gaza describe years of displacement and bombardment, and families directly affected by the attack are entering Israeli politics ahead of the country’s first national election since October 7. In this episode: How former hostages are rebuilding their lives.The continuing impact of the war on Palestinians in Gaza.How families affected by October 7 are entering Israeli politics.What the anniversary means for people across Israel.How the anniversary is being marked in Australia.SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world. Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.

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