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October 7 Hamas Attack on Israel
Black Saturday
On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a coordinated surprise attack on southern Israel from Gaza. Over 1,200 Israeli civilians and soldiers were killed — the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust. Around 250 people were taken hostage into Gaza. The attack triggered a major Israeli military response in Gaza.
Hamas
Islamic Resistance Movement
Hamas is a Palestinian Islamist political and military organization that has governed the Gaza Strip since 2007. Designated a terrorist organization by the US, EU, and others, it carried out the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel, killing over 1,200 civilians and taking 250 hostages.