Israel Declares War Following Large-Scale Hamas Attacks

BE'ERI, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 11: An Israeli flag flies over body bags of over 20 dead Hamas militants with the word "terrorist" written in Hebrew, on a main field at Kibbutz Be'eri, where dozens of civilians were killed days earlier near the border with Gaza on October 11, 2023 in Be'eri, Israel. More than 100 civilians were killed at Kibbutz Be'eri which is about 12 percent of the kibbutz's population. Israel has sealed off Gaza and conducted airstrikes on Palestinian territory after an attack by Hamas killed hundreds and more than 100 hostages taken. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 1200 people and wounding more than 2000. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)