Biden, Harris, Trump each commemorate anniversary of Oct. 7 attack on Israel

Oct. 7 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday observed the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks against Israel at separate events in Washington while former President Donald Trump marked the event in New York.

The president and first lady Jill Biden honored the victims of the surprise attack launched by the Palestinian militant group Hamas with a candle lighting ceremony in the Blue Room of the White House, accompanied by Rabbi Aaron Alexander of Adas Israel Congregation in Washington, D.C.

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