2023 – ongoing
- Began – Oct 7, 2023 – Hamas attack on Southern Israel | called it “Al-Aqsa Storm”.
- Surprise coordinated attacks – rockets from Gaza Strip | Hamas fighters cross border.
- Rolled in as far as 24 Km inside Israeli territory | targeted 22 areas.
- Killing hundreds, abducting hundreds, including mostly civilians.
- Bloodiest attack on Israel since 1948 Arab Israeli war.
- 199 hostages counted so far | includes women, children, and foreigners.
- Israel declared war | launched “Operation Swords of Iron”.
- Gaza Strip isolated | Israel cuts off water, fuel, and electricity supply |
- No humanitarian aid till hostages released | “Complete Siege”.
- Targeted bombarding daily | Troop movements on ground | Gunfights.
- Israel preparing for full-scale ground and aerial attack in northern Gaza Strip.
- 1.1 million northern Gaza residents warned to move southwards.
- Fatalities so far – Palestinians – Gaza Strip – 3000+ killed – 12,500 wounded.
- Fatalities so far – Palestinians – West Bank – 61 killed – 1,250 wounded.
- Fatalities so far – Israelis – 1,400 killed – 3,500 wounded.