Israel Declares War Following Large-Scale Hamas Attacks

BE'ERI, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 11: Rocket shells are left on the grass outside a house where civilians and soldiers were killed by Hamas militants days earlier on October 11, 2023 in Be'eri, Israel. More than 100 civilians were killed at Kibbutz Be'eri which is about 12% of the kibbutz's population. 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 700 people and wounding more than 2000. 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 Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)