Background
Information about ongoing violence in the West Bank and Gaza is summarized in Anera’s last Palestine Situation Report (September 2023).
Overview
On October 7, a war broke out between Israel and Palestine. Militants from Gaza launched an early morning surprise attack inside Israel, including rockets and air, naval, and ground incursions. Militants attacked and seized control of several military bases and civilian towns, killing hundreds, including a massacre at a music festival and the taking of many hostages. The depth of the assault inside Israel, and the extent of the bloodshed (approximately 1,400 killed in Israel), marked a dramatic departure from any precedent in the decades-old conflict.
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