what happened 2 years ago today

Two years ago today, on October 8, 2023, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict saw a significant escalation with the Israel-Hamas war. Hamas launched a large- scale surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip, including a deadly assault at a trance music festival in Re'im, Southern Israel, where more than 260 bodies were found. This attack led to a brutal back-and-forth battle in places like Sderot, intense military operations, and a heavy death toll with over 750 Israelis killed and more than 370 Palestinians killed by that date. Many hostages were taken by Hamas, and the Israeli government approved a military operation against Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza. International reactions were significant, with widespread support expressed for Israel and conflict-related protests occurring globally. The event marked the beginning of Israel's longest-running conflict since then, with ongoing hostilities and a high casualty count on both sides.