The Gaza war
Hamas attacks Israel, and the response devastates Gaza.
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- Era
- Contemporary, Holocene
Hamas-led fighters attack southern Israel on 7 October 2023, killing around 1,200 people and taking some 250 hostages. Israel's ensuing military campaign in Gaza kills tens of thousands of Palestinians, displaces most of the population and destroys much of the territory's housing and infrastructure. The International Court of Justice is hearing genocide proceedings, and the conflict has become the most contested issue in international politics.