October 7 attacks
October 7, 2023 · Re'im, southern Israel
Hamas-led militants broke out of Gaza into southern Israel and killed about 1,200 people, most of them civilians, and took about 250 hostages. It was the deadliest day in Israel's history and started the Gaza war.
Participants
Strength and losses
Battles and events 7
- Nahal Oz attack October 7, 2023
- Kfar Aza massacre October 7, 2023
- Be'eri massacre October 7, 2023
- Netiv HaAsara massacre October 7, 2023
- Nir Oz attack October 7, 2023
- Nova music festival massacre October 7, 2023
- Battle of Nir Am October 7, 2023
Before and after
- Led to
- Gaza war hostage crisis October 2023 – January 26, 2026
Gaza war October 7, 2023
