Hamas carried out an attack on civilians in Israel on October 7, 2023.
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Hamas attacked civilians in Israel on October 7, 2023
On 7 October, Hamas launched a large-scale rocket attack on Israel, with fires breaking out in cities.
The situation has fundamentally changed after Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel, and subsequent plans for a likely ground invasion of Gaza.
Hamas gunmen killed more than 1,300 Israelis in their surprise onslaught.
Kharkin was captured by Hamas during attack on Nova festival on 7 October 2023
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