Tel Aviv: Today marks a year after Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel and Tel Aviv’s campaign in Gaza has claimed the lives of thousands and displaced millions. Since these attacks, international efforts and other agreements have failed to yield any lasting results. Tensions remain to be escalated in ther Middle East with a potentially broader and harsher conflict evolving between Iran and Hezbollah.
To mark the first anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war, demonstrations were held across the major cities in the world urging to end the bloodshed in Gaza and other Middle East regions. March was held in Paris, Rome, Manila, London, and other places.
On the eve of October 7, Israel intensified its bombardment on Gaza after launching a new round of airstrikes on Beruit suburbs late Sunday. The IDF in a post on X said, “Aircraft of the Air Force attacked a short time ago, in a targeted manner and under the intelligence guidance of the Israeli Defense Forces and the Southern Command, terrorists from the terrorist organization Hamas who were operating in command and control complexes set up in the “Shahda Al-Aqsa” hospital in the Deir al-Balah area.” This attack came as a retaliation as the Israeli military said that rockets were fired from northern Gaza and crossed into southern Israel on Sunday.
Here’s a Timeline of the Key Developments Over the Past Year:
7 October 2023: Hamas launched a massive attack on Israel killing 1,200 people and injuring thousands of civilians. The terrorist group also took 251 hostages back to Gaza, some of whom were found dead later. Following this deadly attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to destroy Hamas.
13 October 2023: Israel begins its bombing campaign in Gaza, tightens its siege and instructs civilians in Gaza to move to the south.
27 October 2023: Tel Aviv begins its offensive attack in Gaza, resulting in mass displacement.
15 November 2023: Israeli Military troops raid Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza.
24 November 2023: A temporary truce about was achieved between Israel and Hamas, which led to an exchange of Hostages. under this deal, Hamas released 80 Israeli hostages in exchange for 240 Palestinians held by Israel.
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