On 7 October 2023, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, marking the beginning of a year of war affecting the wider Middle East. The attack shocked Israel and the world, resulting in deaths and kidnappings. Israel responded by bombing Gaza and sending armed forces into the territory. Thousands of people have died in Gaza since then. This war is the largest outbreak of violence between Hamas and Israel in decades.
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