2023 Israel–Gaza war

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2023 Israel–Gaza war
Part of the Arab–Israeli conflict
October 2023 Gaza−Israel conflict.png
State of the conflict as of 11 October 2023.
Date7 October 2023 – present
(7 months, 3 weeks and 4 days)
Location
Israel, Palestinian territories, Lebanon[3] and Syria[4]
Status Ongoing
Belligerents
Gaza Strip:
Lebanon:
Commanders and leaders
Units involved
Casualties and losses

Gaza Strip:

  • 1,055 killed[6]
  • 5,184 wounded[6]
  • 263,000 displaced[7]
West Bank:
Lebanon:
Inside Israel: Per Israel:
  • 1,500 militants killed[10]
  • 1,200+ killed[a]
  • 3,400 wounded[12]
  • 200+ abducted

    • The 2023 Israel–Gaza war is an ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian militant groups[b] led by Hamas[13][better source needed] which has included Israeli retaliatory air attacks on Gazan civilians. The exchange was triggered on October 7 when the Palestinian fighters launched an unprecedented land, aerial, and sea-based surprise attack. Hamas fighters used explosives to break through the border fence enclosing Gaza, then crossed with motorcycles, pickup trucks, paragliders and speed boats on the coast.[14] The failure of Israeli intelligence to prevent the attack has already led to political fallout, with some Israeli commentators blaming the right-wing Likud party and its leader, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for the humiliation.[15] As of 11 October, the Israeli ruling and opposition parties had reportedly formed a national unity government.

    Hostilities were initiated in the early morning with a rocket barrage of at least 3,000 missiles against Israel and vehicle-transported incursions into its territory.[citation needed] Palestinian militants broke through the Gaza–Israel barrier, attacking nearby Israeli communities and military installations. At least 1,200 Israelis were killed, including at a music festival in Re'im where at least 260 civilians were reported dead. Israeli soldiers and civilians, including children,[verification needed] were taken as hostages to the Gaza Strip.[16] Hamas reportedly eliminated several high-level officers of the IDF.[citation needed]

    After clearing militants from affected areas by October 11, Israel responded with airstrikes in the densely-populated Gaza Strip targeting strategic buildings and military targets, with 20 reported cases of bombing of civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings, mosques, hospitals and an airstrike on a refugee camp market that killed at least 60.[citation needed] According to the Hamas-led Health Ministry in Gaza, within the first three days at least 900 Palestinians were killed in gunfights and by airstrikes, including 260 children among civilian deaths;[6] the IDF stated it killed "more than 1,500" militants inside Israel.[10] The United Nations reported that around 263,000 Palestinians, more than a tenth of the population of Gaza, have been displaced since the start of hostilities.[17] Fears of a humanitarian crisis were heightened after Israel cut off food, water, electricity, and fuel supplies to the already blockaded strip.[18]

    The United States government announced it is supporting Israel by moving the USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest warship ever constructed, and its battle group and military jets to the eastern Mediterranean, as well as providing Israel with additional military equipment and ammunition.[19] A conflict was reported between Hezbollah and Palestinian militants in Lebanon and Israeli forces on 8 and 9 October.[20][21] Hezbollah signalled that it would not become further involved in the conflict unless Israel were to ramp up hostilities in Gaza.[citation needed]

    Objective

    Atrocities

    Israeli

    Hamas

    Reactions

    China

    On 8 October, the Chinese foreign ministry issued the following brief statement: "China is deeply concerned over the current escalation of tensions and violence between Palestine and Israel. We call on relevant parties to remain calm, exercise restraint and immediately end the hostilities to protect civilians and avoid further deterioration of the situation. The recurrence of the conflict shows once again that the protracted standstill of the peace process cannot go on. The fundamental way out of the conflict lies in implementing the two-state solution and establishing an independent State of Palestine. The international community needs to act with greater urgency, step up input into the Palestine question, facilitate the early resumption of peace talks between Palestine and Israel, and find a way to bring about enduring peace. China will continue to work relentlessly with the international community towards that end."[22]

    Iran

    The Iranian foreign ministry and permanent mission to the United Nations denied any role in the Hamas attacks and responded that such allegations were "aimed at turning public opinion (away from the facts) and at justifying the potential future actions" of the Israeli state.[23]

    Notes

    1. ↑ Including:
      • 170 Israeli soldiers, 41 police officers and 8 Shin Bet members[11][10]
      • 82 foreign or dual-nationals
    2. ↑ The list of groups included Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine and the Lions' Den.

    References

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Al-Qassam fighters engage IOF on seven fronts outside Gaza: Statement". Al Mayadeen English. 8 October 2023. Archived from the original on 8 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
    2. ↑ "Qassam Brigades announces control of 'Erez Crossing'". Roya News. 7 October 2023. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
    3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Israel Army Fires Artillery at Lebanon as Hezbollah Claims Attack". Asharq Al-Awsat. Archived from the original on 8 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
    4. ↑ "Israel carrying out artillery strikes in Syria after mortar fire". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 10 October 2023.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
    5. ↑ "Hamide Rencüs: İsrail ilk defa Gazze sınırındaki kontrolü kaybetmiş durumda". bianet.org. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
    6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "Gaza-West Bank: Death toll rises to 1078 as 5314 others wounded". Palestine News & Info Agency. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
    7. ↑ "Over 263,000 people displaced in Gaza, Israeli emergency government approved - Trending". The National. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
    8. ↑ "Israel-Hamas war live news: Israeli shelling kills 4 Hezbollah members". Al Jazeera. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
    9. ↑ "Hezbollah fires on Israel after four members killed in shelling". Dawn. 10 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
    10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 "Israel-Gaza latest: Bodies of 1,500 Hamas militants found in Israeli territory – IDF". Sky News. 10 October 2023. Archived from the original on 10 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
    11. ↑ Fabian, Emanuel. "Authorities name 170 soldiers, 41 police officers killed in 2023 terror clashes". The Times of Israel. Archived from the original on 8 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
    12. ↑ "Israeli death toll from Hamas attack surpasses 1,000, top military officer says". The Hill. 10 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
    13. ↑ Beauchamp, Zack (7 October 2023). "Why did Hamas invade Israel?". Vox. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
    14. ↑ Federman, Josef; Adwan, Issam (7 October 2023). "Hamas militant group has started a war that 'Israel will win,' defense minister says". AP News. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
    15. ↑ Editorial, Haaretz (8 Oct 2023). "Netanyahu Bears Responsibility for This Israel-Gaza War". Haaretz.com. Retrieved 11 Oct 2023.
    16. ↑ McKernan, Bethan (7 October 2023). "Hamas launches surprise attack on Israel as Palestinian gunmen reported in south". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
    17. ↑ "UN says nearly 200,000 displaced in Gaza, water shortages expected". Reuters. 10 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
    18. ↑ Abu Alouf, Rushdi; Slow, Oliver (10 October 2023). "Gaza 'soon without fuel, medicine and food' – Israel authorities". BBC News. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
    19. ↑ "US moves warships closer to Israel after Hamas attack". BBC News. 8 October 2023. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
    20. ↑ "Hamas-Israel war: Israel bombards Gaza as death toll surpasses 1000 on second day of fighting – as it happened". Al-Ahram. 8 October 2023. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
    21. ↑ "Israel Orders 'Complete Siege' of Gaza as Troops Battle to Secure Border Areas". The New York Times. 9 October 2023. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
    22. ↑ "Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on the Escalation of Tensions Between Palestine and Israel". 中华人民共和国外交部. 8 Oct 2023. Retrieved 11 Oct 2023.
    23. ↑ Presse, AFP - Agence France (9 Oct 2023). "Iran Denies It Had Role In Hamas Attack On Israel". Barron's. Retrieved 11 Oct 2023.
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