It’s been nearly a week since Israel-Hamas War started.
Here’s a summary of what’s happened since the attacks began:
Saturday, Oct. 7 The Islamist ruling militant group from the Gaza Strip carried out an attack at daybreak, firing thousands of rockets while fighters broke through the fortified border by air, land and sea.
The Associated Press said that the leader of the Hamas military, Mohammed Deif, called the attack “Operation Al-Aqsa Storm.”
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, according to the AP, “We are at war” as he ordered a mass mobilization of Israel’s army reserves, adding, “Not an ‘operation,’ not a ‘round,’ but a war.”
The Associated Press and The New York Times, quoting media reports that cited rescue service officials, said that at least 250 people have been killed and more than 1,500 people have been wounded. At least 232 people have been killed at the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian Health Ministry said.
CNN, quoting “Israeli offiicals,” said that the death toll had climbed to at least 300.
Photos: The Hamas attack on Israel
The Hamas attack on Israel A bicycle was targeted and two young Palestinian militants were killed near the border fence between the Gaza Strip and Israel on October 7, 2023 in Gaza City, Gaza. The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a missile attack on Israel today, with fighters simultaneously crossing the border from Gaza. Israel has declared a state of war. (Getty Images/Getty Images) The Hamas attack on Israel A general view of damage caused by Israeli air strikes on October 7, 2023 in Gaza City, Gaza. The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a missile attack on Israel today, with fighters simultaneously crossing the border from Gaza. Israel has declared a state of war. (Getty Images/Getty Images) The Hamas attack on Israel A general view of damage caused by Israeli air strikes on October 7, 2023 in Gaza City, Gaza. The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a missile attack on Israel today, with fighters simultaneously crossing the border from Gaza. Israel has declared a state of war. (Getty Images/Getty Images) The Hamas attack on Israel A general view of damage caused by Israeli air strikes on October 7, 2023 in Gaza City, Gaza. The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a missile attack on Israel today, with fighters simultaneously crossing the border from Gaza. Israel has declared a state of war. (Getty Images/Getty Images) The Hamas attack on Israel A paramedic helps an injured man near the border fence between the Gaza Strip and Israel on October 7, 2023, in Gaza City, Gaza. The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a missile attack on Israel today, with fighters simultaneously crossing the border from Gaza. Israel has declared a state of war. (Getty Images/Getty Images) The Hamas attack on Israel Palestinian citizens stand near an Israeli enclave seized from the Israeli occupation near the border fence between the Gaza Strip and Israel on October 7, 2023, in Gaza City, Gaza. The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a missile attack on Israel today, with fighters simultaneously crossing the border from Gaza. Israel has declared a state of war. (Getty Images/Getty Images) The Hamas attack on Israel A young man carries an injured man on his bicycle near the border fence between the Gaza Strip and Israel on October 7, 2023 in Gaza City, Gaza. The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a missile attack on Israel today, with fighters simultaneously crossing the border from Gaza. Israel has declared a state of war. (Getty Images/Getty Images) The Hamas attack on Israel Palestinians celebrate by a destroyed Israeli tank at the Gaza Strip fence east of Khan Younis on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The militant Hamas rulers of the Gaza Strip carried out an unprecedented, multi-front attack on Israel at daybreak Saturday, firing thousands of rockets as dozens of Hamas fighters infiltrated the heavily fortified border in several locations by air, land, and sea and catching the country off-guard on a major holiday. (Hassan Eslaiah/AP) The Hamas attack Israel Cars are on fire after they were hit by rockets from the Gaza Strip in Ashkelon, Israel, on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip infiltrated Saturday into southern Israel and fired thousands of rockets into the country while Israel began striking targets in Gaza in response. (Ohad Zwigenberg/AP) The Hamas attack Israel A rocket from the Gaza Strip struck a street in Ashkelon, Israel, on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip infiltrated Saturday into southern Israel and fired thousands of rockets into the country while Israel began striking targets in Gaza in response. (Ohad Zwigenberg/AP) The Hamas attack Israel: Palestinians wave their national flag and celebrate by a destroyed Israeli tank at the Gaza Strip fence east of Khan Younis southern Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The militant Hamas rulers of the Gaza Strip carried out an unprecedented, multi-front attack on Israel at daybreak Saturday, firing thousands of rockets as dozens of Hamas fighters infiltrated the heavily fortified border in several locations by air, land, and sea and catching the country off-guard on a major holiday. (Yousef Masoud/AP) The Hamas attack Israel: Palestinian militants drive back to the Gaza Strip with the body of an Israeli soldier on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The militant Hamas rulers of the Gaza Strip carried out an unprecedented, multi-front attack on Israel at daybreak Saturday, firing thousands of rockets as dozens of Hamas fighters infiltrated the heavily fortified border in several locations by air, land, and sea and catching the country off-guard on a major holiday. (Ali Mahmud/AP) The Hamas attack Israel: Palestinians wave their national flag and celebrate by a destroyed Israeli tank at the Gaza Strip fence east of Khan Younis southern Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The militant Hamas rulers of the Gaza Strip carried out an unprecedented, multi-front attack on Israel at daybreak Saturday, firing thousands of rockets as dozens of Hamas fighters infiltrated the heavily fortified border in several locations by air, land, and sea and catching the country off-guard on a major holiday. (Yousef Masoud/AP) The Hamas attack Israel: Cars are on fire after they were hit by rockets from the Gaza Strip in Ashkelon, Israel, on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip infiltrated Saturday into southern Israel and fired thousands of rockets into the country while Israel began striking targets in Gaza in response. (Ohad Zwigenberg) The Hamas attack Israel: Cars are on fire after they were hit by rockets from the Gaza Strip in Ashkelon, Israel, on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip infiltrated Saturday into southern Israel and fired thousands of rockets into the country while Israel began striking targets in Gaza in response. (Ohad Zwigenberg/AP) The Hamas attack Israel: A column of smoke rises from the south of Israel on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip infiltrated Saturday into southern Israel and fired thousands of rockets into the country while Israel began striking targets in Gaza in response. (Ohad Zwigenberg/AP) The Hamas attack Israel: Residents look at damage after a rocket attack from the Gaza Strip in Ashkelon, Israel, on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip infiltrated Saturday into southern Israel and fired thousands of rockets into the country while Israel began striking targets in Gaza in response. (Ohad Zwigenberg) The Hamas attack Israel: Cars are on fire after they were hit by rockets from the Gaza Strip in Ashkelon, Israel, on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip infiltrated Saturday into southern Israel and fired thousands of rockets into the country while Israel began striking targets in Gaza in response. (Ohad Zwigenberg) The Hamas attack Israel: Rockets are fired toward Israel from the Gaza Strip, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The rockets were fired as Hamas announced a new operation against Israel. (Fatima Shbair) The Hamas attack Israel: A column of smoke rises from the south of Israel on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip infiltrated Saturday into southern Israel and fired thousands of rockets into the country while Israel began striking targets in Gaza in response. (Ohad Zwigenberg/AP) The Hamas attack Israel: Israeli soldiers head south near Ashkelon, Israel, Israel, on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip infiltrated Saturday into southern Israel and fired thousands of rockets into the country while Israel began striking targets in Gaza in response. (Ohad Zwigenberg/AP) Israel attacks Hamas: A building was damaged after being hit by a rocket fired from Gaza strip on Saturday in Tel Aviv. (Amir Levy/Getty Images) The Hamas attacks Israel: Israeli security forces work at the scene where a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip hit a building on Saturday in Tel Aviv. (Amir Levy/Getty Images) The Hamas attacks Israel: A man passes the scene where a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip hit a building in Tel Aviv. (Amir Levy/Getty Images) The Hamas attacks Israel: Smoke and flames rise on the Gaza Strip after being attacked by Israeli forces on Sunday. (Anadolu Agency/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) The Hamas attacks Israel: Palestinians fire rockets in response to Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip on Sunday. (Anadolu Agency/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) The Hamas attacks Israel: Smoke and flames rise after Israeli forces strike targets in the Gaza Strip on Sunday. (Anadolu Agency/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) The Hamas attack on Israel Palestinian citizens inspect damage to their homes caused by Israeli airstrikes on October 08, 2023 in Gaza City, Gaza. After the attack launched by Hamas on Israel yesterday, which surprised them, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the Palestinians to leave Gaza, and warned that the army would turn Hamas positions “into rubble.” (Getty Images/Getty Images) The Hamas attack on Israel Palestinian citizens inspect damage to their homes caused by Israeli airstrikes on October 08, 2023 in Gaza City, Gaza. After the attack launched by Hamas on Israel yesterday, which surprised them, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the Palestinians to leave Gaza, and warned that the army would turn Hamas positions “into rubble.” (Getty Images/Getty Images) The Hamas attack on Israel Palestinian citizens inspect damage to their homes caused by Israeli airstrikes on October 08, 2023 in Gaza City, Gaza. After the attack launched by Hamas on Israel yesterday, which surprised them, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the Palestinians to leave Gaza, and warned that the army would turn Hamas positions “into rubble.” (Getty Images/Getty Images) The Hamas attack on Israel Palestinian citizens inspect damage to their homes caused by Israeli airstrikes on October 08, 2023 in Gaza City, Gaza. After the attack launched by Hamas on Israel yesterday, which surprised them, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the Palestinians to leave Gaza, and warned that the army would turn Hamas positions “into rubble.” (Getty Images/Getty Images) The Hamas attack on Israel Israeli rescue members work at a police station that was destroyed after a battle between Israeli troops and Hamas militants on October 8, 2023 in Sderot, Israel. On Saturday, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched the largest surprise attack from Gaza in a generation, sending thousands of missiles and an unknown number of fighters by land, who shot and kidnapped Israelis in communities near the Gaza border. The attack prompted retaliatory strikes on Gaza and a declaration of war by the Israeli prime minister. (Amir Levy/Getty Images) The Hamas attack on Israel Rockets were fired towards Israel on October 8, 2023 at Gaza City, Gaza. After the attack launched by Hamas on Israel yesterday, which surprised them, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the Palestinians to leave Gaza, and warned that the army would turn Hamas positions “into rubble.” (Getty Images/Getty Images) The Hamas attack on Israel Israeli rescue members work at a police station that was destroyed after a battle between Israeli troops and Hamas militants on October 8, 2023 in Sderot, Israel. On Saturday, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched the largest surprise attack from Gaza in a generation, sending thousands of missiles and an unknown number of fighters by land, who shot and kidnapped Israelis in communities near the Gaza border. The attack prompted retaliatory strikes on Gaza and a declaration of war by the Israeli prime minister. (Amir Levy/Getty Images) The Hamas attack Israel Palestinian citizens inspect damage to their homes caused by Israeli airstrikes on Sunday in Gaza City, Gaza. (Getty Images/Getty Images) The Hamas attack Israel: Palestinian citizens inspect damage to their homes after Israel retaliated with airstrikes on Sunday in Gaza City, Gaza. (Getty Images/Getty Images) The Hamas attack Israel: Palestinian citizens inspect damage to their homes and business after Sunday's airstrikes by Israel in the Gaza Strip. (Getty Images/Getty Images) The Hamas attack Israel: Israeli airstrikes caused extensive damage in Gaza City on Sunday. (Getty Images/Getty Images) The Hamas attack Israel: Fire and smoke rise above buildings in Gaza City during an Israeli air strike on Sunday. (MAHMUD HAMS/AFP via Getty Images) The Hamas attack Israel: A missile explodes in Gaza City during an Israeli airstrike on Sunday. (MAHMUD HAMS/AFP via Getty Images) Federal lawmakers from both sides of the aisle pledge support for Israel Federal lawmakers from both sides of the aisle pledge support for Israel (WFTV)
Sunday, Oct. 8 CNN reported that the Israeli security cabinet declared a state of war.
“Last night, the security cabinet approved the war situation and, to this end, the taking of significant military steps,” the security cabinet said in a statement.
At least 700 people had been killed in Israel, according to The Associated Press.
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Israel retaliates: Israeli artillery forces are deployed near the Israel-Gaza border. (picture alliance/dpa/picture alliance via Getty I) Israel retaliates: An Israeli soldier sits in side a tank at the Israel-Gaza border. Fighting between Israeli soldiers and Islamist Hamas militants continues in the border area with Gaza. (picture alliance/dpa/picture alliance via Getty I) Israel retaliates: An Israeli soldier works on a tank at the Israel-Gaza border. (picture alliance/dpa/picture alliance via Getty I) Israel retaliates: Israeli soldiers take up positions near the Israel-Gaza border. (picture alliance/dpa/picture alliance via Getty I) Israel retaliates: Soldiers man a tank near the Israel-Gaza border. (picture alliance/dpa/picture alliance via Getty I) Israel retaliates: Israeli troops ride in military vehicles near the Israel-Gaza border. (picture alliance/dpa/picture alliance via Getty I) Israel retaliates: Israeli soldiers keep watch along the Gaza border. (picture alliance/dpa/picture alliance via Getty I) Israel retaliates: Israeli artillery forces are deployed near the Israel-Gaza border. (picture alliance/dpa/picture alliance via Getty I) Israel retaliates: A fire breaks out outside an industrial facility after a rocket lands in the area, a few miles outside of Gaza, near Sderot, Israel. (Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Israel retaliates: Israeli attack helicopters make their way to the Israeli southern border and the Gaza Strip on Monday. (Amir Levy/Getty Images) Israel retaliates: Buildings and a mosque were destroyed after an Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City. (NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Israel retaliates: Buildings were destroyed after an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City. (NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Israel retaliates: The rubble of destroyed buildings and cars dot Gaza City after an Israeli airstrike. (NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Monday, Oct. 9 According to the United Nations’ Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, more than 187,500 people in the Gaza Strip have been displaced since the beginning of hostilities on Saturday, The Associated Press reported.
UNRWA, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, is hosting more than 137,000 people in schools in Gaza, according to the news organization.
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The agency said that airstrikes from Israel have destroyed 790 housing units and severely damaged 5,330 more, the AP reported.
In a statement, President Joe Biden said that “at least 11 American citizens were among those killed” in Israel after the Hamas attacks in Israel.
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Video: UCF students gather for vigil for people in Israel and victims of the war (WFTV)
Day 4 KFAR AZA, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 10: An IDF soldier walks past a house that was shot at and destroyed days earlier in an attack by Hamas militants on this kibbutz near the border with Gaza, on October 10, 2023 in Kfar Aza, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and conducted airstrikes on Palestinian territory after an attack by Hamas killed hundreds and took more than 100 hostages. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 700 people and wounding more than 2000. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and ongoing retaliatory strikes by Israel on Gaza killing hundreds.(Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) Day 4 KFAR AZA, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 10: Bullet holes are seen on the wallls of a house next to a broken door handle where days earlier an attack by Hamas militants took place on this kibbutz near the border with Gaza, on October 10, 2023 in Kfar Aza, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and conducted airstrikes on Palestinian territory after an attack by Hamas killed hundreds and took more than 100 hostages. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 700 people and wounding more than 2000. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and ongoing retaliatory strikes by Israel on Gaza killing hundreds.(Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) Day 4 KFAR AZA, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 10: Members of the Israeli Defense Forces work to clear houses and organize the bodies of civilians who were killed days earlier in an attack by Hamas militants on this kibbutz near the border with Gaza, on October 10, 2023 in Kfar Aza, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and conducted airstrikes on Palestinian territory after an attack by Hamas killed hundreds and took more than 100 hostages. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 700 people and wounding more than 2000. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and ongoing retaliatory strikes by Israel on Gaza killing hundreds.(Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) Day 4 KFAR AZA, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 10: An abandoned dog sits near army vests on October 10, 2023 in Kfar Aza, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and conducted airstrikes on Palestinian territory after Hamas attack killed hundreds and took nearly 100 hostages. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 700 people and wounding more than 2000. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and ongoing retaliatory strikes by Israel on Gaza killing hundreds. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images) (Amir Levy/Getty Images) Day 4 KFAR AZA, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 10: A destroyed car that was attacked by Palestinian militants lies by the road side on October 10, 2023 in Kfar Aza, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and conducted airstrikes on Palestinian territory after Hamas attack killed hundreds and took nearly 100 hostages. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 700 people and wounding more than 2000. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and ongoing retaliatory strikes by Israel on Gaza killing hundreds. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images) (Amir Levy/Getty Images) Day 4 KFAR AZA, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 10: IDF soldiers wait in fields near the Kfar Aza kibbutz near the border with Gaza, on October 10, 2023 in Kfar Aza, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and conducted airstrikes on Palestinian territory after the Hamas attack killed hundreds and took nearly 100 hostages. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 700 people and wounding more than 2000. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and ongoing retaliatory strikes by Israel on Gaza killing hundreds. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) Day 4 KFAR AZA, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 10: An Israeli soldier holds a dog abandoned following Saturday's attack by Palestinian militants on this kibbutz near the border with Gaza, on October 10, 2023 in Kfar Aza, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and conducted airstrikes on Palestinian territory after Hamas attack killed hundreds and took nearly 100 hostages. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 700 people and wounding more than 2000. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and ongoing retaliatory strikes by Israel on Gaza killing hundreds. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images) (Amir Levy/Getty Images) Day 4 KFAR AZA, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 10: IDF Soldiers wait in a trench, ready to fire, near the border with Gaza, on October 10, 2023 in Kfar Aza, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and conducted airstrikes on Palestinian territory after the Hamas attack killed hundreds and took nearly 100 hostages. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 700 people and wounding more than 2000. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and ongoing retaliatory strikes by Israel on Gaza killing hundreds. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) Day 4 KFAR AZA, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 10: An IDF reservist sits with fellow troops at kibbutz Kfar Aza where dozens of civilians were killed days earlier near the border with Gaza, on October 10, 2023 in Kfar Aza, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and conducted airstrikes on sits Palestinian territory after the Hamas attack killed hundreds and took over nearly hostages. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 700 people and wounding more than 2000. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and ongoing retaliatory strikes by Israel on Gaza killing hundreds. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) Day 4 KFAR AZA, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 10: Smoke rises in the distance from Gaza near the spot where Hamas militants broke through the kibbutz Kfar Aza's fence days earlier, in a attack on this kibbutz near the border with Gaza, on October 10, 2023 in Kfar Aza, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and conducted airstrikes on Palestinian territory after an attack by Hamas killed hundreds and took more than 100 hostages. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 700 people and wounding more than 2000. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and ongoing retaliatory strikes by Israel on Gaza killing hundreds.(Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) Day 4 KFAR AZA, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 10: Members of the media walk past cars that were destroyed after an attack by Hamas militants on this kibbutz near the border with Gaza, on October 10, 2023 in Kfar Aza, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and conducted airstrikes on Palestinian territory after an attack by Hamas killed hundreds and took more than 100 hostages. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 700 people and wounding more than 2000. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and ongoing retaliatory strikes by Israel on Gaza killing hundreds.(Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) Day 4 KFAR AZA, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 10: A house lies in ruins after an attack by Hamas militants on this kibbutz days earlier near the border with Gaza, on October 10, 2023 in Kfar Aza, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and conducted airstrikes on Palestinian territory after an attack by Hamas killed hundreds and took more than 100 hostages. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 700 people and wounding more than 2000. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and ongoing retaliatory strikes by Israel on Gaza killing hundreds.(Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) Day 4 KFAR AZA, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 10: A destroyed motorbike that was used by a Palestinian militant lies on the ground on October 10, 2023 in Kfar Aza, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and conducted airstrikes on Palestinian territory after Hamas attack killed hundreds and took nearly 100 hostages. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 700 people and wounding more than 2000. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and ongoing retaliatory strikes by Israel on Gaza killing hundreds. (Footage by Amir Levy/Getty Images) (Amir Levy/Getty Images) Day 4 KFAR AZA, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 10: An Israeli soldier stands by an engine from a hang glider that Palestinian militants used a few days earlier in an attack on this kibbutz near the border with Gaza, on October 10, 2023 in Kfar Aza, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and conducted airstrikes on Palestinian territory after Hamas attack killed hundreds and took nearly 100 hostages. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 700 people and wounding more than 2000. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and ongoing retaliatory strikes by Israel on Gaza killing hundreds. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images) (Amir Levy/Getty Images) Day 4 KFAR AZA, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 10: A view of a house left in ruins after an attack by Hamas militants on this kibbutz days earlier when dozens of civilians were killed near the border with Gaza, on October 10, 2023 in Kfar Aza, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and conducted airstrikes on Palestinian territory after an attack by Hamas killed hundreds and took more than 100 hostages. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 700 people and wounding more than 2000. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and ongoing retaliatory strikes by Israel on Gaza killing hundreds.(Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) Tuesday, Oct. 10 Israel pounded the Gaza Strip with airstrikes on Tuesday and kept the area sealed off from food and other supplies as the country’s war with Hamas stretched into its fourth day.
The first plane carrying U.S ammunition has landed in Israel, according to the Israeli Defense Forces.
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The death toll in the Gaza Strip rose to 900 on Tuesday, including 260 children, according to the Palestinian health ministry.
Officials said 4,500 people have been wounded as the fighting continues. In Israel, officials earlier said that more than 1,000 people have died.
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Gaza Strip: Flames and smoke rise after an Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis, Gaza, early Wednesday. (Abed Rahim Khatib/Anadolu via Getty Images) Day 5: Civilians and members of civil defense teams conduct search and rescue operations to save people from under the rubble of a collapsed building hit during an Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis, Gaza on Wednesday. (Anadolu Agency/Anadolu via Getty Images) Day 5: Civilians and members of civil defense teams conduct search and rescue operations in the Gaza Strip early Wednesday. (Anadolu Agency/Anadolu via Getty Images) Day 5: A wounded child is being rescued as civilians and members of civil defense teams conduct search and rescue operations in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday. (Anadolu Agency/Anadolu via Getty Images) Day 5: Flames and smoke rise after an Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis, Gaza on Wednesday. (Anadolu Agency/Anadolu via Getty Images) Day 5: Smoke plumes rise following Israeli bombardment in Gaza City early Wednesday. (MOHAMMED ABED/AFP via Getty Images) Day 5: Palestinian women and their children flee their homes following Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City on Wednesday. (MOHAMMED ABED/AFP via Getty Images) Day 5: A man gestures as a firefighter sprays a hose to extinguish a blaze in a burning collapsed building following Israeli bombardment in Gaza City on Wednesday. (MOHAMMED ABED/AFP via Getty Images) Day 5: People watch as a firetruck is deployed outside a burning collapsed building following Israeli bombardment in Gaza City on Wednesday. (MOHAMMED ABED/AFP via Getty Images) Day 5: SDEROT, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 11: Israel's Iron Dome defense system intercepts rockets fired from Gaza on October 11, 2023 in Sderot, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and conducted airstrikes on Palestinian territory after Hamas attack killed hundreds and took nearly 100 hostages. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 700 people and wounding more than 2000. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and ongoing retaliatory strikes by Israel on Gaza killing hundreds. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) Day 5: SDEROT, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 11: Israel's Iron Dome defense system intercepts rockets fired from Gaza on October 11, 2023 in Sderot, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and conducted airstrikes on Palestinian territory after Hamas attack killed hundreds and took nearly 100 hostages. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 700 people and wounding more than 2000. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and ongoing retaliatory strikes by Israel on Gaza killing hundreds. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) Day 5: GAN HAIM, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 11: Family and friends of May Naim, 24, who was murdered by Palestinians militants at the "Supernova" festival, near the Israeli border with Gaza strip, react during her funeral on October 11, 2023 in Gan Haim, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and conducted airstrikes on Palestinian territory after an attack by Hamas killed hundreds and took more than 100 hostages. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 700 people and wounding more than 2000. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images) (Amir Levy/Getty Images) Day 5: SDEROT, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 11: Israeli security forces on patrol on October 11, 2023 in Sderot, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and conducted airstrikes on Palestinian territory after Hamas attack killed hundreds and took nearly 100 hostages. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 700 people and wounding more than 2000. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and ongoing retaliatory strikes by Israel on Gaza killing hundreds. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) Day 5: GAN HAIM, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 11: Family and friends of May Naim, 24, who was murdered by Palestinians militants at the "Supernova" festival, near the Israeli border with Gaza strip, react during her funeral on October 11, 2023 in Gan Haim, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and conducted airstrikes on Palestinian territory after an attack by Hamas killed hundreds and took more than 100 hostages. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 700 people and wounding more than 2000. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images) (Amir Levy/Getty Images) Day 5: GAN HAIM, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 11: Family and friends of May Naim, 24, who was murdered by Palestinians militants at the "Supernova" festival, near the Israeli border with Gaza strip, react during her funeral on October 11, 2023 in Gan Haim, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and conducted airstrikes on Palestinian territory after an attack by Hamas killed hundreds and took more than 100 hostages. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 700 people and wounding more than 2000. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images) (Amir Levy/Getty Images) Photos: Israel-Hamas war, Day 5
Wednesday, Oct. 11 The death toll continued to climb Wednesday as the war between Israel and Hamas entered its fifth day.
The Israel Defense Force continued to pound the Gaza Strip with airstrikes after Hamas militants carried out surprise attacks that claimed hundreds of lives on Saturday. At least 22 U.S. citizens are among the more than 2,300 people confirmed dead on either side of the conflict.
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Video: UCF Jewish leaders, students to hold vigil in support of Israel Wednesday night University of Central Florida students are just some of those dealing with the struggles of the war. (WFTV)
Day 6 of war: An Israeli airstrike is seen in Gaza City on Thursday. (Anadolu Agency/Anadolu via Getty Images) Day 6 of war: Smoke rises after an Israeli airstrike on Thursday in Gaza City. (Anadolu Agency/Anadolu via Getty Images) Day 6 of war: Smoke rises after an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, on Thursday. (Anadolu Agency/Anadolu via Getty Images) Day 6 of war: The night skies above Gaza City are lit up after an Israeli airstrike on Thursday. (Anadolu Agency/Anadolu via Getty Images) Day 6 of war: Smoke rises after Israeli raids on Thursday. (Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images) Day 6 of war: Smoke curls skyward after an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City on Thursday. (Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images) Photos: Israel-Hamas war, Day 6
Thursday, Oct. 12 The number of Americans confirmed dead in the ongoing fighting between Israel and Hamas rose Thursday to 27, with 14 U.S. citizens remaining unaccounted for, according to officials.
Officials in Israel and Gaza have said thousands of people have died as humanitarian groups warned of an increasingly dire situation in the Gaza Strip.
There is “no intention or plan” to put American troops on the ground in Israel as fighting with Hamas militants continues, John Kirby, strategic communications coordinator for the National Security Council, said Thursday.
Read: Israeli student-athletes find comfort during UCF vigil for Israel
Friday, Oct. 13 Israeli authorities called for civilians to evacuate Gaza City on Friday, warning that the military “will continue to operate significantly” in the area in the coming days.
The announcement, which the United Nations said would impact about 1.1 million people, came ahead of an expected ground offensive in Gaza. On Monday, Israeli officials ordered a complete siege of the area, blocking food, water, electricity and fuel. Humanitarian groups have warned of increasing dire conditions on the ground.
Thousands of people have died since Hamas launched surprise attacks against Israel on Saturday. One day after the attacks, the country declared war.
Photos: Israel-Hamas war, Day 7
Day 7 BE'ERI, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 13: Grenades used by Hamas militants are displayed for media after Hamas militants attacked this kibbutz near the Gaza border on October 13, 2023 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and launched sustained retaliatory air strikes, which have killed at least 1,400 people with more than 300,000 displaced, after a large-scale attack by Hamas. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 1,300 people and wounding around 2,800. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the announcement of an emergency wartime government. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) Day 7 BE'ERI, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 13: A teddy bear lies on the ground amongst the rubble at the Gat house, where five family members were kidnapped and three are still missing, after Hamas militants attacked this kibbutz near the Gaza border on October 13, 2023 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and launched sustained retaliatory air strikes, which have killed at least 1,400 people with more than 300,000 displaced, after a large-scale attack by Hamas. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 1,300 people and wounding around 2,800. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the announcement of an emergency wartime government. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) Day 7 BE'ERI, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 13: Soldiers are seen through the frame of a hole made by bullets in the windows of the guard booth at the entrance to Kibbutz Be'eri after it was attacked a few days earlier by Hamas militants near the Gaza border on October 13, 2023 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and launched sustained retaliatory air strikes, which have killed at least 1,400 people with more than 300,000 displaced, after a large-scale attack by Hamas. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 1,300 people and wounding around 2,800. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the announcement of an emergency wartime government. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) Day 7 GAZA CITY, GAZA - OCTOBER 13: Palestinian citizens inspect damage to their homes caused by Israeli airstrikes on October 13, 2023 in Gaza City, Gaza. Israel has sealed off Gaza and launched sustained retaliatory air strikes, which have killed at least 1,400 people with more than 300,000 displaced, after a large-scale attack by Hamas. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 1,300 people and wounding around 2,800. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the announcement of an emergency wartime government. (Photo by Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images) (Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images) Day 7 TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 13: Family and friends of Livnat Levi, who was taken hostage by Hamas during an attack on Israel, hold up large photos of her as they are interviewed ahead of a press conference on October 13, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and launched sustained retaliatory air strikes, which have killed at least 1,400 people with more than 300,000 displaced, after a large-scale attack by Hamas. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 1,300 people and wounding around 2,800. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the announcement of an emergency wartime government. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images) (Leon Neal/Getty Images) Day 7 TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 13: Osa Me'ir (C) reacts after discovering that the second of her two twin brothers was confirmed killed during the Hamas attack, on October 13, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and launched sustained retaliatory air strikes, which have killed at least 1,400 people with more than 300,000 displaced, after a large-scale attack by Hamas. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 1,300 people and wounding around 2,800. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the announcement of an emergency wartime government. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images) (Leon Neal/Getty Images) Day 7 BE'ERI, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 13: A copy of the Koran and body armor worn by Hamas militants is left on the side of the kibbutz road after Hamas militants attacked this kibbutz near the Gaza border on October 13, 2023 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and launched sustained retaliatory air strikes, which have killed at least 1,400 people with more than 300,000 displaced, after a large-scale attack by Hamas. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 1,300 people and wounding around 2,800. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the announcement of an emergency wartime government. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) Day 7 GAZA CITY, GAZA - OCTOBER 13: Palestinian citizens inspect damage to their homes caused by Israeli airstrikes on October 13, 2023 in Gaza City, Gaza. Israel has sealed off Gaza and launched sustained retaliatory air strikes, which have killed at least 1,400 people with more than 300,000 displaced, after a large-scale attack by Hamas. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 1,300 people and wounding around 2,800. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the announcement of an emergency wartime government. (Photo by Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images) (Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images) Day 7 GAZA CITY, GAZA - OCTOBER 13: Palestinian citizens inspect damage to their homes caused by Israeli airstrikes on October 13, 2023 in Gaza City, Gaza. Israel has sealed off Gaza and launched sustained retaliatory air strikes, which have killed at least 1,400 people with more than 300,000 displaced, after a large-scale attack by Hamas. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 1,300 people and wounding around 2,800. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the announcement of an emergency wartime government. (Photo by Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images) (Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images) Day 7 BE'ERI, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 13: A child's paddling pool is left amongst the rubble of the Gat house, where five family members were kidnapped and three are still missing, after Hamas militants attacked this kibbutz near the Gaza border on October 13, 2023 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and launched sustained retaliatory air strikes, which have killed at least 1,400 people with more than 300,000 displaced, after a large-scale attack by Hamas. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 1,300 people and wounding around 2,800. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the announcement of an emergency wartime government. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) Day 7 BE'ERI, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 13: Bullet casings are left on a road near a large pile of destroyed cars after this kibbutz was attacked a few days earlier by Hamas militants near the Gaza on October 13, 2023 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and launched sustained retaliatory air strikes, which have killed at least 1,400 people with more than 300,000 displaced, after a large-scale attack by Hamas. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 1,300 people and wounding around 2,800. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the announcement of an emergency wartime government. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) Day 7 BE'ERI, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 13: The Gat family house, where five family members were kidnapped and three are still missing, is destroyed after Hamas militants attacked this kibbutz near the Gaza border on October 13, 2023 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and launched sustained retaliatory air strikes, which have killed at least 1,400 people with more than 300,000 displaced, after a large-scale attack by Hamas. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 1,300 people and wounding around 2,800. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the announcement of an emergency wartime government. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) Day 7 BE'ERI, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 13: RPG's (Rocket-propelled grenade) and other weapons used by Hamas militants are displayed for media after Hamas militants attacked this kibbutz near the Gaza border on October 13, 2023 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and launched sustained retaliatory air strikes, which have killed at least 1,400 people with more than 300,000 displaced, after a large-scale attack by Hamas. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 1,300 people and wounding around 2,800. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the announcement of an emergency wartime government. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) Day 7 GAZA CITY, GAZA - OCTOBER 13: Palestinian citizens inspect damage to their homes caused by Israeli airstrikes on October 13, 2023 in Gaza City, Gaza. Israel has sealed off Gaza and launched sustained retaliatory air strikes, which have killed at least 1,400 people with more than 300,000 displaced, after a large-scale attack by Hamas. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 1,300 people and wounding around 2,800. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the announcement of an emergency wartime government. (Photo by Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images) (Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images) Day 7 BE'ERI, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 13: An Israeli license plate is left on the road after falling off a pile of destroyed cars after this kibbutz was attacked a few days earlier by Hamas militants near the Gaza on October 13, 2023 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and launched sustained retaliatory air strikes, which have killed at least 1,400 people with more than 300,000 displaced, after a large-scale attack by Hamas. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 1,300 people and wounding around 2,800. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the announcement of an emergency wartime government. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) Day 7 TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 13: Family and friends of those taken hostage by Hamas during an attack on Israel react as they listen to speeches during a press conference on October 13, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and launched sustained retaliatory air strikes, which have killed at least 1,400 people with more than 300,000 displaced, after a large-scale attack by Hamas. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 1,300 people and wounding around 2,800. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the announcement of an emergency wartime government. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images) (Leon Neal/Getty Images) Day 7 GAZA CITY, GAZA - OCTOBER 13: Palestinian citizens inspect damage to their homes caused by Israeli airstrikes on October 13, 2023 in Gaza City, Gaza. Israel has sealed off Gaza and launched sustained retaliatory air strikes, which have killed at least 1,400 people with more than 300,000 displaced, after a large-scale attack by Hamas. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 1,300 people and wounding around 2,800. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the announcement of an emergency wartime government. (Photo by Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images) (Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images) Day 7 GAZA CITY, GAZA - OCTOBER 13: Palestinians displaced from their homes as a result of Israeli raids on October 13, 2023 in Gaza City, Gaza. Israel has sealed off Gaza and launched sustained retaliatory air strikes, which have killed at least 1,400 people with more than 300,000 displaced, after a large-scale attack by Hamas. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 1,300 people and wounding around 2,800. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the announcement of an emergency wartime government. (Photo by Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images) (Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images) Day 7 GAZA CITY, GAZA - OCTOBER 13: Palestinian citizens inspect damage to their homes caused by Israeli airstrikes on October 13, 2023 in Gaza City, Gaza. Israel has sealed off Gaza and launched sustained retaliatory air strikes, which have killed at least 1,400 people with more than 300,000 displaced, after a large-scale attack by Hamas. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 1,300 people and wounding around 2,800. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the announcement of an emergency wartime government. (Photo by Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images) (Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images) Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. 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