The Gaza Health Ministry announces that at least 704 people have died in the past day. The UN relief agency states this is "the highest fatality toll reported in a single day". 2023-10-25
Palestinian journalist Rushdi Sarraj is killed in an Israeli attack on his home. 2023-10-22
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Benny Gantz agree to form an emergency government during the war. 2023-10-11
Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades commander Mohammed Deif announces the invasion as the start of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. Israel declares a state of war in response and warns Palestinian civilians to leave the Gaza Strip. 2023-10-7