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It has been a year since Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel, after which the Gaza war began, which has now escalated to other regions in the Middle East. With the war-like situation intensifying in the region, here's what happened on October 7.
People visit the site of the Nova festival, where partygoers were killed and kidnapped during the October 7 attack by Hamas from Gaza, the day before the first anniversary of the attack, in Reim. (Picture: Reuters)
New Delhi,UPDATED: Oct 7, 2024 08:26 IST
Israel launched several airstrikes on Lebanon and the Gaza Strip on Sunday, just one day ahead of the first anniversary of its war with Palestinian militant group Hamas.
The Gaza war, which began on October 7 last year when Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel, killing 1,200 Israelis, has now escalated, putting Israel on the brink of war with Iran.
At least 41,788 Palestinians have died and over two million were displaced due to Israeli attacks, news agency Reuters quoted the Palestinian enclave's health ministry as saying.
With the war-like situation escalating in the Middle East, here's what happened on October 7.
Published By:
Ashutosh Acharya
Published On:
Oct 7, 2024
