Israel-Hamas War 2023: What You Need To Know

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On October 7, Hamas terrorists murdered over 1,200 Israelis, including 40 babies, kidnapped 240 civilians into Gaza, and today are still holding over 150 men, women, and children, in captivity, wounded thousands, and fired thousands of rockets against Israeli cities and towns.

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How We Got Here

Timeline: Key Events In The Israel-Arab And Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

The timeline here aims to address frequently asked questions about Israel's history and to help dispel misinformation about the events leading up to this point.

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Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran

Setting the Record Straight About Hamas’ Use of Gaza’s Hospitals and Israel’s Efforts to Help Patients

The IDF entered Al-Shifa Hospital and found weapons and uniforms that unequivocally confirmed Hamas is using the hospital for terror, violating the laws of war. Here is what you need to know about Gaza’s hospitals, Israel’s operation, and how Hamas uses hospitals as a base for its terrorism.

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What Happened on October 7, 2023

What You Need to Know About the Iran-backed Terror Group Hamas and its Attack on Israel

On Saturday, October 7, Hamas, the Iran-backed terror group controlling Gaza, launched an unprovoked and vicious surprise attack on Israel. Here is what you need to know about Hamas and its attack on Israel.

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From AJC CEO Ted Deutch

WATCH AJC CEO Ted Deutch on CNN: Colleges and Universities Must Protect Jewish Students

AJC CEO Ted Deutch on joined CNN's Zain Asher and Bianna Golodryga to send a clear message: colleges and universities have an obligation to protect Jewish students every single day.

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Common Questions and Myths

Tough Questions About Gaza Answered

The Gaza Strip is a 141-square-mile Palestinian enclave located near Israel’s southwestern tip. After the Israeli withdrawal in 2005, the coastal territory has been under the control of the Iran-backed Hamas terrorist group. Hamas has launched several significant attacks against Israel from its base in Gaza, including in 2008, 2009, 2014, 2021, and most recently the Israel-Hamas War on October 7, 2023.

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Antisemitism Related to the Conflict

7 Ways Some Anti-Israel Protests Have Spread Antisemitism

Here are seven antisemitic terms, tropes, and themes that pervaded anti-Israel protests during the last significant conflict between Hamas and Israel in May 2021, and new examples already seen since Hamas prompted its brutal, unprovoked war on Israel in October 2023.

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Campus/Academic Resources

Tough Questions On the Hamas Attack On Israel: Parenting High Schoolers

American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, has created this concise action plan containing steps you can take to help support Jewish students and engage productively with the school.

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Hamas-Israel War Updates

What is Known About Israeli Hostages Taken by Hamas

How many hostages does Hamas have? While the large-scale, brutal slaughter of Israeli civilians and military personnel has been devastating, Hamas terrorists also kidnapped nearly 236 civilians in the criminal assault.

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Latest Videos

WATCH: Hamas is Lying. Don't Trust Terrorists.

Don't believe Hamas’ lies and propaganda machine. The Iran-backed terrorist group, who is responsible for the October 7th massacre of innocent Israelis, must be condemned by all of society. Share the truth about their heinous acts today.

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