Israel and Gaza militants engage in deadly conflict

On October 7, 2023, Gaza militants launched a surprise attack on Israel, leading to a deadly conflict.

Israeli military declares "state of war alert"

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Gaza militants launch surprise attack

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Deadly attack on Israeli towns and military camps

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Scenes of chaos as Gaza militants infiltrate Israel and open fire on civilians

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International community calls for end to violence

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What can be done to end the conflict?

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The impact of the conflict

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[{"selector":"#anim-c25e0a4f-0332-4eab-bfe3-ee62344c631d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-60f3acc6-fe09-4f38-8e99-677fe7de2ac4","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 148.28389%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The conflict between Israel and the Palestinians is a complex and difficult issue, but it is important to remember that the violence is having a devastating impact on both sides. The conflict between Israel and the Palestinians is a complex and difficult issue, but it is important to remember that the violence is having a devastating impact on both sides. Learn more