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Speaking alongside German Chancellor Scholz in Berlin, President Joe Biden said he told the prime minister of Israel that he wants the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to be “an opportunity to seek a path to peace.”

Biden plans to send Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Israel early next week to discuss securing Gaza, recovering hostages and the future of the Palestinian people

Students at the University of California, San Diego on Monday marked the anniversary of the deadly Hamas attack with two events: a memorial held by Students Supporting Israel and a vigil organized by Students for Justice in Palestine.

San Diego communities are marking the somber anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attack on Israel with memorial events. NBC 7’S Shelby Bremer has details.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that the U.S. is “actively working” to verify reports that several Americans may be among the dead in the Israel-Hamas conflict, as well as reports that there could be some U.S. hostages.

Israeli airline El Al, Emirates Airline and Turkish Airlines continued to operate at least some of their schedules.

Here are some key takeaways from the multi-pronged attack that has suddenly plunged Israel into war.

Archaeologists say they have discovered dozens of ancient graves including two rare sarcophagi made of lead in an ancient cemetery in the Gaza Strip.