Israel declared a state of war after a strong multiple attack originating from the Gaza Strip. Israeli airstrikes have already caused at least 508 deaths, including around a hundred children, and around 2,800 injured, according to the Palestinian Authority.
On the Israeli side, more than 700 people died and 2,300 were injured due to the unprecedented attack carried out by the Hamas group. The attack was described as a coordinated action against Israel.
At least 130 people were captured and held as hostages by Palestinian groups during the confrontations. The humanitarian situation in the region has deteriorated rapidly since the beginning of the conflict.
The article covers the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, involving Israel, Hamas, and Palestinian armed groups, in one of the most severe waves of violence in the region in recent years.
