'If You Can Keep It': The War In Gaza, One Year Later

Published October 7, 2024 at 3:23 PM EDT

Israeli army soldiers stand by as a yellow ribbon along with the number 365, signifying the number of days since the October 7, 2023 attacks.

Today is Oct. 7, marking one year since the Hamas-led attacks in southern Israel.

Hamas fighters killed over 1,200 people. In response, the Israeli government launched airstrikes and a ground invasion in Gaza, killing almost 42,000 people so far according to Palestinian health authorities.

Despite repeated attempts, the United States has failed to broker a ceasefire – in both Gaza and now at Israel's northern border as its military targets the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Last week, Israel said it secured $8.7 billion from the U.S. for its ongoing military efforts.

Typically, each week leading up to Nov. 5, we focus on the stakes of this election, for people, our country and our democracy.

Today's "If You Can Keep It" discussion will sound a little different.

What are the stakes of the U.S. election for the people of a Middle East in conflict?

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