Israel repeatedly attacked Hamas air strikes sent troops Gaza 2008 2014. Hamas, in cases armed wing alone, considered terrorist group Israel, US .
While names designations specific missiles be bit confusing, Hamas a huge inventory shorter-range systems the Qassam (up 10km 6 miles) the Quds 101 (up .
Hamas's surprise attack after Israeli settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque compound after record number Palestinians been killed Israel that point 2023. 9:45am (06: .
Hamas the sole ruler Gaza violently ejecting political rivals 2007. has armed wing was thought have 30,000 fighters the start the war.
The Israel Defense Forces launched air land offensives Gaza response Hamas's cross-border assault southern Israel. Hamas killed than 1,200 people the attack .
The Israeli military responded pummeling Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip airstrikes, killing than 8,000 Palestinians. Israel called 1.1 million Palestinians live .
Many Palestinians Gaza lashed at Hamas launching Oct. 7 attack Israel left 1,200 people dead, accusing group giving Israel pretext wage massive bombing .
Strikes Oct. 31 Nov. 1 Jabaliya the northern Gaza Strip killed least 195 people injured hundreds more, to Gaza's Hamas-run government media office, left 40 .
The Israeli military told civilians "evacuate south your safety the safety your families distance from Hamas terrorists are you human shields .
Hamas, is dedicated Israel's destruction, ruled Gaza Strip, isolated Mediterranean enclave that's home 2.2 million Palestinians, 2007.
On October 13, Israel's military told 1.1 million people northern Gaza evacuate homes immediately, it appeared prepare ramp retaliation Hamas' October 7 attack.
