Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: Israeli leaders, protesters mark Oct. 7 anniversary

The White House released a statement Monday to mark the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack, with President Joe Biden condemning “the unspeakable brutality” of the 2023 Hamas attack on southern Israel.

“One year later, Vice President [Kamala] Harris and I remain fully committed to the safety of the Jewish people, the security of Israel and its right to exist,” Biden said.

“We support Israel’s right to defend itself against attacks from Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis and Iran,” the president added, noting the U.S. role in responding to Iran’s most recent ballistic missile attack on Israel last week.

“We will never give up until we bring all of the remaining hostages home safely,” the president said of the 101 captives still in Gaza.

Biden condemned the “vicious surge in anti-semitism in America and around the world,” which he called “unacceptable.”

For Palestinians, too, Biden said Oct. 7 should be remembered “as a dark day.”

“Far too many civilians have suffered far too much during this year of conflict — and tens of thousands have been killed, a human toll made far worse by terrorists hiding and operating among innocent people,” he said.

“Israelis and Palestinians alike deserve to live in security, dignity, and peace. We also continue to believe that a diplomatic solution across the Israel-Lebanon border region is the only path to restore lasting calm and allow residents on both sides to return safely to their homes.”

-ABC News’ Lauren Minore