October 7 terror attack | Hundreds gather in Raleigh one year after attack in Israel to honor those killed, taken hostage [Video]

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — More than 700 people gathered Monday night in north Raleigh to commemorate one year since the deadly terror attacks in Israel. On that single day, Hamas killed more than 1,200 people and took more than 250 hostage.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh helped host the event held at the David R. Kahn Community Campus. There was heavy security and partnership with the Wake County Sheriff’s Office as tensions around the conflict continue to escalate.

“There was life before October 7th and there’s life after October 7th. It seems like a constant nightmare, a constant scare,” said event organizer Naama Shaked. She said much of her family lives in Israel and she’s constantly calling them to check in.

She said she doesn’t think the average person understands what really happened in Israel one year ago, calling …