What is Hamas?

• Palestinian Islamist militant group.

• Governs the Gaza Strip.
• Sworn to Israel's destruction.
• Engaged in multiple conflicts with Israel since taking power
in Gaza in 2007.
• Responsible for firing rockets at Israel in between conflicts.
• Carried out other deadly attacks against Israel.
• Subjected to Israeli air strikes in response to their actions.
• Gaza has been under blockade by Israel and Egypt since
2007, citing security concerns.
What is the Gaza Strip?
• Location: Situated between Israel, Egypt, and the
Mediterranean Sea.
• Dimensions: Approximately 41 kilometers (25 miles) in
length and 10 kilometers (6 miles) in width.
• Population: Home to about 2.3 million people.
• Geographic Context: Bordered by Israel to the east
and north, Egypt to the south, and the Mediterranean
Sea to the west.
ROCKET BARRAGE

• Time: Around 6:30 am (03:30 GMT)

• Action: Hamas initiated a significant rocket barrage into
southern Israel.
• Rocket Count: Hamas claimed to have launched a
staggering 5,000 rockets in the initial onslaught.
• Announcement: Hamas leader Mohammed Deif
officially declared the commencement of "Operation
Al-Aqsa Flood.
Infiltration
1. Initial Attack and Breach:
The video released by Hamas shows its fighters breaching the border fence and
attacking the military base.

2.Capture of the Karem Shalom crossing

Hamas fighters entered Israel near the Karem Shalom crossing, an important
checkpoint between Israel and Gaza

3.Capture of Erez Border Crossing:

1. Around the same time, Hamas fighters also raided and captured Israel's Erez
border crossing station.
2. Targeting checkpoints like these enabled Hamas to neutralize clusters of
Israeli forces and spread into nearby towns with less resistance.
Infiltration

1. Spread of Incursion:
1. By 7:30 a.m. Israelis began seeing groups of
Palestinian militants arriving in towns and
cities.
2. The incursion fanned out into nine towns near
the border with Gaza in the city of
Palestinian.
2. Expansion and Barrier Destruction:
1. By late morning, Palestinian militants began
destroying sections of the border barriers.
2. What started as a small penetration of the
Israeli border became a wide open corridor.
Taking
Captives
• Taking Captives:
• Palestinian militants began taking
hostages in towns near the border
with Gaza. Many hostages were
taken back to Gaza and driven
through the streets.
Israel Declaring war
on Palestine
1. Israeli Declaration of War:
1. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the
country is entering a long and challenging war. He urged people in
Gaza to leave, vowing to destroy Hamas hideouts completely.
2. Cutting Supplies to Gaza:
1. Israel, as per a statement from Netanyahu's office, will halt the
supply of electricity, fuel, and goods to Gaza.
3. Israeli Strikes:
1. At 9:45 a.m., there were explosions in central Gaza and Gaza City. At
10:00 a.m., Israel's military spokesperson confirmed that the air force
was conducting strikes in Gaza. Medics in Gaza reported that many
people lost their lives in these strikes.
 Response by different
states
US Response:
•President Joe Biden strongly criticized Hamas' attacks on Israel.
•He affirmed, "The United States supports Israel" and termed the attacks "terrible" and a "shocking assault".
•The White House mentioned ongoing discussions between US and Israeli officials regarding Israel’s defense
needs. They hinted at a potential announcement of military aid coming soon.

Jordan's Diplomatic Efforts:

•Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi spoke with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell.
•They emphasized the global importance of calming the situation in Gaza and working towards a plan to end the
occupation.

Saudi Arabia's Call for Calm:

•Saudi Arabia, aiming for improved relations with Israel, urged both sides to remain calm.

UK's Support for Israel:

•UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed full support for Israel.
•He condemned the attack as cowardly and wicked.