‘An unprecedented attack on Israel’: One year since Hamas terrorist attacks [Video]

It’s been one year since the deadly attacks by Hamas on Israel and Calgary police understand tensions remain high in the Middle East — and that the effects are being felt here.

“We are collaborating with our partners to monitor the situation at local, national and international levels, and we continue to work with the community to ensure everyone’s safety,” the Calgary Police Service said in a statement.

“Currently, there is no direct threat to the public in Calgary. However, we have proactively increased patrols near local places of worship and other significant areas.

“While there have been no specific threats identified at this time, we do encourage people to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the police.”

On Oct. 7, 2023, 1,205 Israelis were killed and 251 were abducted by Hamas.

Ninety-seven of those kidnapped that day remain in captivity.

It led to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

The Hamas-run health ministry says almost 42,000 people have since been killed.

“This was an …