Israel Declares War Following Large-Scale Hamas Attacks

SDEROT, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 12: Shrapnel damage on can be seen on a wall as soldiers check a car after a rocket strike on October 12, 2023 in sderot, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and conducted airstrikes on Palestinian territory after an attack by Hamas killed hundreds and took more than 100 hostages. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 1200 people and wounding more than 2800. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)