Upset by the deadliest attack on its territory since its creation, Israel officially declared war this Sunday, October 8 on Hamas after the unprecedented offensive launched on Saturday. The latest human toll stands at 1,100 dead: more than 700 Israelis have been killed since the start of the attack, 2,150 have been injured, more than 100 Israelis taken hostage by Hamas, according to the Israeli army. In the Gaza Strip, 413 Palestinians died in Israeli army bombings in Gaza, where more than 500 targets were struck overnight. More than 123,000 people have been displaced according to the UN. Fighting continues on both sides, while the Israeli and Palestinian populations find themselves prey to fear, horror, and anger.
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Israel-Hamas War: How Did It Get Here?
