Israeli Cabinet Officially Declares War Against Hamas After Surprise Attack

The move was confirmed by the Prime Minister of Israel’s Office on Oct. 8.
Israeli Cabinet Officially Declares War Against Hamas After Surprise Attack
Smoke billows from a boat following Israeli strikes, at Port of Gaza, on Oct. 8, 2023. Mohammed Salem/Reuters
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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The Israeli Security Cabinet formally declared war against Hamas after the Islamic militant group launched a surprise attack out of the Gaza area that included reportedly firing thousands of rockets into Israel, in the bloodiest day in decades.

The move—the first such declaration since the 1973 Yom Kippur War, according to a statement from the government—was confirmed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Oct. 8, according to a statement posted on social media.

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