May 7, 2024

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Follow our special day six months after the October 7 attacks

Follow our special day six months after the October 7 attacks

Cover Image: On March 28, 2024 at Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Bala in the central Gaza Strip. – / AFP

At dawn on October 7, 2023, Hamas' armed wing launched its deadliest attack against Israel. The Palestinian Islamist group crossed into Israeli territory across what is considered one of the most secure borders in the world. That day, according to recent reports, at least 1,160 people were killed, and about 250 were kidnapped by Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

Within hours of the attack, The Jewish state declared itself at war. to the assurance that “pay someone” to Hamas “Unprecedented Price” and launched The military offensive in the Gaza Strip has killed 33,091 Palestinians to date. According to the Hamas-run Ministry of Health. The victims are mainly women and children.

The destruction is immense and the war in the Gaza Strip has caused a humanitarian catastrophe. A majority of the 2.4 million people are threatened by famine. UN

The Jewish state is even accused by some countries of engaging in acts of genocide. South Africa launched proceedings against Israel before the UN's highest court, the International Court of Justice, which it recognized on 27 January. “Real and imminent danger” Called for genocide and protection of Palestinians.

On the occasion of six months since the start of the war, When a UN resolution is called for the first time “Immediate ceasefire for Ramadan” in front “Bring about a lasting ceasefire”When requested “Immediate and unconditional release of all hostages”, The Israeli army continues its military offensive and Hamas still holds a hundred hostages.

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As of 10am, Palestinian journalist Rami Abujamas and journalist Clotilde Mrafko are currently in Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip. the world in Jerusalem will answer your questions about the humanitarian and political situation in the Palestinian territories, but also about the unprecedented aspects of this war. From 3 p.m., Louis Imbert, reporter Monde Also in Jerusalem, from October 7, 2023 will answer questions about the state of Israeli society and the background to the policy of war pursued by the Jewish state.

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