The Oct. 7 Attack Changed Israel, but Not Its Politics

NYT World Tuesday 13 October 2026, 09:03 UTC By Isabel Kershner 1 min read

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A roadside memorial for Liraz Assulin, who was killed by Hamas-led gunmen as she tried to escape the Nova music festival on Oct. 7, 2023.

Israel (LOCATION) Liraz Assulin (PERSON) Hamas (ORG) Nova (LOCATION)

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The Oct. 7 Attack Changed Israel, but Not Its Politics

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