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October 7, hour by hour: How the Hamas attack on Israel unfolded

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October 7, hour by hour: How the Hamas attack on Israel unfoldedWorldPing
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What happened

On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a series of deadly attacks on Israeli towns and military sites near the Gaza border in a massive, coordinated assault.

Key facts

  • On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a series of deadly attacks on Israeli towns and military sites near the Gaza border in a massive, coordinated assault.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:15:32 UTC.

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  1. Israelis mark three years since Hamas attack that set off Gaza assault

  2. October 7: Israelis mark three years since Hamas attacks

  3. Three years after October 7 attacks, Israel's economy shows its strength

  4. October 7, hour by hour: How the Hamas attack on Israel unfolded

  5. Three years on, October 7 massacre sites in Israel draw visitors seeking to remember

  6. October 7: Former Israeli hostage speaks to France 24

  7. Israelis, Palestinians reflect on 3 years since Oct. 7 attacks

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