Ammon News - On this day in history, October 7, 2023, the Israel-Hamas war began when Hamas launched a large-scale attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip, killing about 1,200 people and taking more than 240 hostages.

Israel responded with a major military campaign in Gaza, leading to widespread destruction and a severe humanitarian crisis.

According to medical sources, the death toll in Gaza since the start of the Israeli aggression has risen to nearly 74,245, with nearly 175,267 injuries reported.