The Israel-Hamas war
Key Updates
The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 20,000, according to the country’s health ministry. That’s more than “any Arab loss in wars with Israel in past 40 years,” according to The New York Times. Watch CNN’s report on the conditions inside Gaza. Read “Israeli forces push into southern Gaza, as humanitarian crisis worsens,” from NPR.
If you want a deep dive on the history of the Israel/Palestine conflict, you can listen to this podcast from Derek Thompson, read this explainer from the BBC, or watch this video from PBS.
Israel says its goal is to eliminate Hamas. But will happen next? Read this explainer from the Times of Israel about the debate about what should happen to Gaza when the war is over. As of Dec. 28, 2023, there were 129 Israeli hostages remaining in Gaza, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Timeline
Jan 02, 2024
Israeli drone strike kills deputy Hamas chief
Dec 22, 2023
Death toll in Gaza passes 20,000
Dec 22, 2023
The United Nations Security Council passes a watered-down resolution calling for aid but no ceasefire
Dec 09, 2023
U.S. vetoes United Nations Security Council resolution calling for immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
Dec 01, 2023
Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ends
Nov 30, 2023
“Israel Knew Hamas’s Attack Plan More Than a Year Ago,” New York Times reports
Nov 23, 2023
Hamas and Israel reach a temporary ceasefire deal that lasts for seven days
Oct 27, 2023
Israel launches ground invasion of Gaza
Oct 17, 2023
Gaza hospital strike causes international uproar as sides trade blame
Oct 09, 2023
Israel orders “complete siege” of Gaza strip
Oct 07, 2023