October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel
(Redirected from Al-Aqsa Flood)
The October 7, 2023 Hamas Attack on Israel, also known as Operation Al-Aqsa Flood (Arabic: عملية طوفان الأقصى) was a surprise attack that began at or near dawn of Saturday, October 7, 2023, led by Hamas but with participation by other Palestinian militia groups and possible incidental civilian involvement. This attack began the 2023 Israel War Against Gaza, officially launched as an operation against Hamas but which in practice saw the wholesale carpet bombing of Gaza as well as the indiscriminate slaughter and forced displacement of its people.