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Israel–Hamas War

Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza since 2023

The Israel-Hamas War began with a surprise attack by Hamas on southern Israel, leading to extensive Israeli military actions in Gaza. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties and destruction, sparking international protests and legal actions.

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Timeline

Kidnapping and Killing of Three Israeli Teenagers

In 2014, Hamas kidnapped and killed three Israeli teenagers, prompting attacks from Israel, and rocket launches from Gaza, in a conflict that killed more than 1,881 Palestinians and more than 60 Israelis.

Israel Declares Independence

Israel declares its independence as the British rule ends, leading to the first Arab-Israeli War.

First Arab-Israeli War Begins

The first Arab-Israeli War begins as a result of Israel's declaration of independence, leading to a conflict with Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria.

Armistice Agreements Signed

Armistice agreements are signed between Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria, marking the end of the fighting in the first Arab-Israeli War.

Kidnapping of Gilad Shalit

Hamas kidnapped Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier, and took him into Gaza, leading to Israeli airstrikes at Gaza in response.

Hamas IED Attack on IDF's 13th Battalion

Soldiers of the IDF's 13th battalion were attacked by three IEDs planted by Hamas while carrying out searches to clear buildings in the suburbs of Gaza City. Seven soldiers and two senior commanders were killed.

Israeli Attacks in Gaza

The Gaza Health Ministry reported that 190 Palestinians were killed by Israeli attacks in the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 25,295.

UNRWA Announced Shelters No Longer Safe and Water Running Out

UNRWA announced on Twitter that its shelters were no longer safe, deeming it an unprecedented situation. It also said water was running out, highlighting the humanitarian crisis in the conflict.

Hamas Attack on Israel

Hamas and other armed groups from Gaza carried out an attack against Israel, firing barrages of rockets towards the southern and central part of the country.

IDF Mobilizes 300,000 Reserves

The IDF mobilized 300,000 reserves, marking the largest and quickest call-up in Israel's history, in response to the ongoing conflict with Hamas.

Israel Warns Gaza Residents to Evacuate

Israel warned more than 1 million Palestinians to move to a safer part of the territory, in southern Gaza, as Israeli soldiers prepared for a massive ground campaign against Hamas fighters.

Egypt, Israel, and US Agree to Allow Foreigners to Pass Through Rafah Border Crossing

Egypt, Israel, and the United States agreed to allow foreigners in Gaza to pass through the Rafah border crossing into Egypt, causing a chaotic rush to the southern border by Palestinians and foreigners hoping to escape.

Biden Visits Israel

President Biden visited Israel and negotiated an agreement to open the Rafah crossing gate in southern Gaza to allow humanitarian aid to reach civilians trapped in Gaza.

Explosion at al-Ahli al-Arabi Baptist Hospital in Gaza City

An explosion at al-Ahli al-Arabi Baptist hospital in Gaza City triggers outrage in the Arab world, with conflicting claims about the cause of the blast between Palestinians and Israel, overshadowing a visit by U.S. President Joe Biden to the region.

Israeli Airstrike in Gaza

Gaza residents faced the aftermath of a devastating Israeli airstrike, causing widespread damage and casualties.

Release of American Hostages by Hamas

Americans Judith Raanan, 59, and her daughter, Natalie Raanan, 17, were released by Hamas to the Red Cross and are now back in Israel.

Clashes between Palestinian Militants and Israel

A timeline of the clashes between Palestinian militants and Israel, depicting the ongoing conflict between the two parties.

Israel Launches Broad Ground Offensive in Gaza

A week after mounting limited incursions, Israel launches a broad ground offensive in Gaza, vowing to free all its hostages and eradicate Hamas, resulting in significant casualties for the Israeli military.

Death of German-Israeli Woman Kidnapped by Hamas Confirmed

The death of Shani Luk, a 23-year-old German-Israeli woman who was kidnapped by Hamas, was confirmed by both the Israeli Foreign Ministry and the German government.

Fifteen Israeli Soldiers Killed in Gaza Fighting

Fifteen Israeli soldiers are killed in Gaza fighting, marking the military's biggest single-day losses of the war.

Israeli Airstrike Hits Gaza Hospital

A strike hits the courtyard outside Al-Shifa Hospital, causing the hospital to lose power and cease functioning as a hospital.

Drone Attack on Eilat

Israel reports a drone attack launched from Syrian territory hitting its southern city of Eilat, leading to an Israeli military response targeting the responsible militia.

Temporary Opening of Evacuation Corridors in Gaza Strip

The IDF announces the temporary opening of evacuation corridors in the war-torn Gaza Strip to allow more people in the north of the Hamas-run enclave to move south.

Israeli Troops Enter Al Shifa Hospital

Israeli troops enter Gaza's Al Shifa hospital, leading to allegations of using the hospital to conceal an underground headquarters for Hamas fighters, while medical staff claim patients died due to lack of power and supplies.

IDF Intelligence on Hostage's Death

IDF intelligence shows that 19-year-old Noa Marciano, one of the hostages, was initially taken into Gaza alive after the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, but was later murdered by Hamas terrorists.

First Truce between Israel and Hamas

Israel and Hamas announce the first truce of the war, agreeing to pause fighting for four days to exchange hostages and allow in more aid, which eventually collapses and leads to the resumption of war on December 1.

Surprise Rocket Attack on Israel

Hamas terrorists launched an unprecedented surprise attack on Israel, escalating the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Biden's Criticism of Israel's Bombing

U.S. President Biden criticizes Israel's 'indiscriminate bombing' of Gaza, marking a shift in rhetoric from Israel's closest ally, the United States.

Israeli Forces Mistakenly Kill Hostages

Israeli forces mistakenly kill three hostages in Gaza, leading to pronounced criticism of the conduct of the war within Israel.

Long-range Attack on Israel from Iraq

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq claims to have launched a long-range attack on Israel, expanding the regional fronts of the Gaza war.

Israeli Major Ground Assault on Central Gaza Strip

Israeli forces launch a major ground assault on areas in the central Gaza Strip, preceded by a campaign of airstrikes, leading to displacement of hundreds of thousands of people.

Israel Signals Troop Withdrawal from Gaza

Israel signals the start of withdrawing some troops from Gaza in a more targeted new phase of its campaign that is expected to last for many months.

ICJ Hears South Africa's Accusation against Israel

The International Court of Justice hears opening statements in a case where South Africa accuses Israel of committing a state-led genocide campaign against the Palestinian population.

Estimate of Hamas Combatants Killed by Israel

The IDF and US intelligence estimate Israel killed 5,000-9,000 Hamas combatants as of 21 January 2024.

Casualties in the Israel–Hamas War

As of 18 February 2024, over 30,000 people (28,473 Palestinian and 1,410 Israeli) have been killed in the Israel–Hamas war, including 88 journalists (83 Palestinian, 2 Israeli and 3 Lebanese) and over 136 UNRWA aid workers.

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Israel–Hamas War

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