Israel - Hamas Conflict in 2023

An ongoing armed conflict between Palestinian militant groups led by Hamas and Israel began on 7 October 2023, with a coordinated surprise offensive on Israel. The attack began in the morning with a barrage of at least 3,000 rockets launched from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip against Israel.

When did the first Israel - Palestine war start?

The Arab-Israeli War of 1948 broke out when five Arab nations invaded territory in the former Palestinian mandate immediately following the announcement of the independence of the state of Israel on May 14, 1948.

What is the story between Israel and Palestine?

The conflict at its core is about the self-determination of two peoples living in the same place: Jews and Palestinians both want to control their own futures and both seek the ability to live in peace, freedom, and security.

Why is Israel at war with Palestine 2023?

There were increases in settler attacks that displaced hundreds of Palestinians; and there were violent clashes around the Al-Aqsa Mosque, a Jerusalem holy site. Tensions between Israel and Hamas rose in September 2023, and the Washington Post described the two "on the brink of war".

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