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Bishops mark third anniversary of 7 October Hamas attack
Bishop Nicholas Hudson and Bishop James Curry issued a joint statement to mark the third anniversary of the Hamas attacks on October 7.
The bishops noted that the massacre of Israeli civilians occurred during the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah. They referred to the event as a brutal massacre that resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 people and the taking of 251 hostages. The statement included prayers for those affected by the attacks.
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