One year after Hamas launched its deadly 7 October attacks on Israel, the conflict they sparked threatens to engulf not only the Palestinian territories but the wider region. As Israel escalates its strikes on Lebanon and vows retaliation against Iran, countries around the world are on heightened alert in readiness for a tense anniversary.
"We are prepared with increased forces in anticipation for this day," Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari told a televised briefing over the weekend, warning there could be "attacks on the home front".
