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October 7, hour by hour: How the Hamas attack on Israel unfolded
Publication: France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
Author: FRANCE24
Source published: 07/10/2026, 13:15:32 UTC
Briefing created: 07/10/2026, 13:35:06 UTC
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Briefings
This briefing summarizes the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, describing it as the largest massacre the Jewish state has ever witnessed. The evidence outlines a massive, coordinated assault on towns and military sites near the Gaza border, detailing the hour-by-hour progression of events. Key facts include the date of the attack, the nature of the coordinated assault, and the historical significance of the event as the biggest massacre in the state's history. The report provides a chronological account of the unfolding events from the initial launch to the aftermath, based on available historical records and reporting from that period.
Key points
- On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a massive, coordinated assault on Israeli towns and military sites near the Gaza border, resulting in a significant number of casualties.
- The event is widely recognized as the biggest massacre the Jewish state has ever seen, marking a pivotal moment in the state's history.
Context and limitations
This briefing relies on historical records and reporting from October 2023. Specific casualty numbers, exact timelines of individual events, and long-term consequences are not detailed in the provided evidence.
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