Winnipegs Palestinian, Jewish communities mark one year since Oct. 7 attack [Video]

One year has passed since Hamas militants murdered 1,200 Israelis and took more than 200 people hostage. Since the horrific attack, nearly 42,000 people have been killed in Gaza, as the war between Israel and Hamas rages on.

In Winnipeg, Palestinian and Jewish communities marked the grim anniversary Monday with vigils and gatherings in different areas of the city. Some leaders said they’re in disbelief that it has already been a year.

“It’s hard for me to believe that it’s already here and that there’s still over 100 hostages that haven’t been released,” said Jeff Lieberman, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg.

Lieberman said it’s also been a year where hate has been more visible.

“To hear the open anti-Semitism, that’s blatant,” he said. “Now it’s hard to believe, it really is. I grew up in a Winnipeg, Manitoba that was multicultural. We all got along and for this …