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Pillay recently oversaw the UN Commission report that concluded Israel committed genocide in Gaza.

Here's NPR's Kat Lonsdorf.

When the UN Commission released its report last year, Pillay said, quote, it is clear that there is an intent to destroy the Palestinians in Gaza through acts that meet the criteria set forth in the Genocide Convention.

She said the responsibility for such actions lies with the highest Israeli authorities.

Pillay has been a judge on several international criminal courts overseeing many issues.

The Nobel Committee's announcement of the prize made no mention of Israel.

Kat Lonsdorf, NPR News, Tel Aviv.

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Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv today to mark the third anniversary of the October 7th Hamas-led attack.

The crowd included hundreds of grieving family members and former hostages, as NPR's Kat Lonsdorf reports.

The event was at capacity as a somber crowd watched tribute after tribute to commemorate the deadliest day in Israel's history.

It was organized by many of the bereaved family members of those killed in the attack.

"Without investigating the truth, we cannot fix things," he said.

"We cannot make sure it never happens again."

NPR's Kat Lonsdorf reporting.

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Investigation into the incident is still ongoing.

For more, we're joined by NPR's Kat Lonsdorf in Tel Aviv.

Hi, Kat.

Hey, good morning.

So something like this might just entrench voters further.

But it could be enough to motivate people who weren't planning to vote to go vote, and that could have an impact.

That is NPR's Kat Lonsdorf in Tel Aviv.

Kat, thank you.

That's according to a person familiar with the matter but not authorized to speak publicly.

NPR's Kat Lonsdorf reports from Tel Aviv.

The Israeli investigation into the attack is pointing toward the likelihood that the co-pilot was a lone wolf attacker, that source told NPR.

Investigators in the United Arab Emirates, which is leading the inquiry working with Israeli officials, announced they have deemed the incident an attempted terrorist attack, although the motive is still unknown.

The co-pilot is from Oman, according to Israeli officials, raising questions about how he was allowed to fly a plane heading to Israel, as Israel does not allow pilots from countries it doesn't have diplomatic relations with to fly in its airspace.

Several lawmakers in Israel are demanding an investigation into security failures that could have led to the incident.

Kat Lonsdorf, NPR News, Tel Aviv.

German Chancellor Frederick Merz made a surprise visit to Kyiv today, where he announced a new aid package for Ukraine.

Many of the passengers were Israelis, and officials in Israel are calling it an attempted terrorist attack, although the motive is still unknown.

NPR's Kat Lonsdorf is with us now from Tel Aviv.

Good morning, Kat.

Hey, good morning.

He's been campaigning on this idea that he alone can protect Israelis from the threats that Israel faces.

So this incident on the plane will almost certainly be a talking point in the coming weeks.

That is NPR's Kat Lonsdorf in Tel Aviv.

Kat, thank you.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returns to Israel today after a very short trip to New York to address the United Nations General Assembly.

His speech was defiant and defensive as Israel has become increasingly isolated on the world stage.

We're joined now by NPR's Cat Lonsdorf, who's been following from Tel Aviv.

Uh, Cat, so what are the top takeaways from, uh, Netanyahu's address?

Yeah, the speech was dramatic, and it even started that way.

As Netanyahu took the podium, dozens of diplomats got up and walked out.

There was some booing while some supporters cheered from the public gallery.

Yeah, we should mention that, uh, the Palestinian leader also spoke but via video.