Israel Declares War Following Large-Scale Hamas Attacks

NETIVOT, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 11: A convoy of Israel Defense Forces soldiers drives along a road near the outskirts of Netivot and near an Artillery position on October 11, 2023 in Netivot, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and conducted airstrikes on Palestinian territory after an attack by Hamas killed hundreds and took more than 100 hostages. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 700 people and wounding thousands more. Israel soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)