On October 7, 2023, a significant escalation occurred between Israel and Hamas, marking one of the most violent days in the region in decades. The Palestinian group Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, described as the biggest assault in years, leading to a severe response from the Israeli forces. The initial attack by Hamas involved gunmen infiltrating Israeli towns, which resulted in over 90 Israeli casualties and more than 1,000 wounded. The militants also took many Israeli captives during this assault. In retaliation, Israel conducted extensive airstrikes on Gaza, killing at least 230 individuals. The violence was termed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a "cruel and wicked war" initiated by Hamas. He vowed a "mighty vengeance" for the attack. Meanwhile, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh indicated that the assault that started in Gaza would extend to the West Bank and Jerusalem. The barrage of rockets from Hamas targeted multiple sites across Israel, significantly impacting southern and central regions of the country. This escalation marked a grave deterioration of the already fragile situation between Israel and Hamas. The international community, led by the United States, denounced the Palestinian attack and pledged support for Israel, while there were demonstrations in support of Hamas across various countries in the Middle East. This event not only led to a high number of casualties but also brought forth a state of war, with Israel declaring large-scale military operations against Hamas militants following the rocket barrages that struck the nation.
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