Twenty-four Ukrainians killed, 3 remain missing in Israel after Hamas attack
Twenty-four Ukrainian citizens have been confirmed as dead after an attack by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Oct. 7, and three remain missing, according to reports in the Israeli media on Oct. 20 citing government sources.
Thus far, Ukraine is the second most affected country by the number of citizens killed by Hamas. The US tops the poll at 32 dead with eight missing, with France coming third at 22 dead, four missing.
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War in Israel — What is Known
Large-scale hostilities in Israel began on Oct. 7. From the early morning, the Palestinian militant group Hamas repeatedly targeted the country with thousands of rockets and missiles. Armed Hamas militants then invaded southern Israel, killing people and taking hostages.
In response to the Hamas attack, the Israel Defense Forces launched Operation Iron Swords, striking the Gaza Strip.
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During the night of Oct. 8, Israel announced the restoration of control over the majority of the populated areas that had been penetrated by Palestinian militants. Israel’s Cabinet has declared a state of war for the first time since 1973.
On Oct. 10, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it had regained full control of the border with the Gaza Strip.
The Hamas attack in Israel may have killed some 1,400 people. More than 3,400 people were reported dead in Gaza.
Hamas accused Israel of striking the Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza, killing hundreds of people inside. The IDF said the hospital was destroyed the militants’ rocket.
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