Two years after Hamas launched a deadly surprise attack on Israel, the war it set off shows few signs of ending. As the conflict enters its third year, Israel and Hamas remain locked in violence, even as mediators push for a fragile peace. Across Israel, memorials today mark the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 assault that killed around 1,200 people and shocked the world. In Gaza, where entire neighbourhoods have been flattened, more than 67,000 people have been killed, according to Palestinian health authorities.

October 7, 2023: The Day It Began

At dawn on October 7, 2023, Hamas crossed from Gaza into southern Israel, firing thousands of rockets and launching coordinated raids on towns, kibbutzim and military posts. More than 1,200 Israelis- including civilians, police, and s

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