Hamas-led armed groups attacked communities and military sites in southern Israel, killed civilians and security personnel, and took hostages. Deliberate attacks on civilians and hostage-taking are prohibited under international humanitarian law. Israel began large-scale military strikes on Gaza. The event initiated a catastrophic new phase of war.
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What happened on 7 October 2023 that precipitated a new Gaza war?
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Hamas-led armed groups attacked southern Israel and took hostages.
Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel and start of war occurred on 2023-10-07.
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Hamas-led armed groups attacked communities and military sites in southern Israel, killed civilians and security personnel, and took hostages.