The October 7th Massacre
On the morning of October 7, 2023, Hamas led a simultaneous wave of assaults on Israeli civilian communities and military posts. The dawn attack began when Hamas launched over 5,000 rockets from Gaza into Israel, then used these strategic barrages as cover to breach the border.
In this massive surprise onslaught on southern Israel, Hamas terrorists committed unfathomable atrocities that have reverberated globally. The attacks claimed the lives of more than 1,194 individuals, of which 843 of the identified bodies are civilians. They left over 4,834 wounded, and resulted in 243+ people being taken hostage.
Additionally, some of the bodies remain unidentified due to substantial mutilation. Since October 7th, at least 7 hostages were murdered by Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad, 1 hostage was released by the IDF, and 111 hostages were released in negotiations.
Use this interactive map to visit the attack sites, learn the facts, and view the horrors.
