Israel was hit by an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip on October 7, with Hamas movement's troops infiltrating border areas. On October 8, the Israeli government announced that it had invoked Article 40 of the Basic Law, which means the country was officially in a state of war.

Death Toll From Israeli Attacks on Gaza Strip Exceeds 43,700, Gaza Health Ministry Reports

15:40, 13 November 2024

DOHA (Sputnik) - On October 7, 2023, Israel was subjected to an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip. In response, the Israel Defense Forces launched Operation Iron Swords in the Gaza Strip and announced a complete blockade of the enclave.

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Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip have killed more than 43,700 people since October 7, 2023, the Palestinian enclave's health ministry said on Wednesday.

"Since October 7, 2023, the number of victims of Israeli aggression has risen to 43,712, while 103,258 have been injured," the ministry said.

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South Africa Accuses Israel of Using Hunger as Weapon in Gaza Genocide Case

13 November, 10:23

The Israeli army carried out "seven massacres of families in the Gaza Strip" over the past 24 hours, killing 47 people and leaving 182 injured, the enclave's health ministry added.