What the records say
- When
- 7 Oct 2023
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 31.52° N, 34.60° E
- Description
- military engagement between Hamas and the Israel Defense Forces on October 2023
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Battle of Sderot
2023 battle between Hamas and Israel
The battle of Sderot began on 7 October 2023, when Hamas launched a large-scale surprise attack on southern Israel, which was widely condemned as an act of terrorism. The Israeli city of Sderot, located close to the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip, has frequently been the target of rocket attacks and incursions during the course of the Gaza–Israel conflict.
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