More than 260 bodies are found in Re'im, Southern Israel, after Hamas attacked a trance music festival. Foreign nationals are among those killed in the massacre.
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October 8, 2023 (Sunday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Israel's Security Cabinet says that it has approved a military operation against Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip.
The death toll in the Gaza Strip increases to 370 with more than 2,200 injured. The death toll in Israel increases to more than 750 with over 2,000 injured. Hamas says they hold 130 Israeli captives.
Israeli ambassador to the United States Michael Herzog says that Americans have been taken hostage by Hamas in Gaza.
Hezbollah forces in southern Lebanon open fire on Israeli positions in Shebaa Farms with artillery and guided rockets. Israel responds with airstrikes on Hezbollah artillery positions.
Arts and culture
Swaminarayan Akshardham, the world's second largest Hindu temple, is officially inaugurated and opened in Robbinsville, New Jersey.
Disasters and accidents
At least 27 people are killed and 50 more injured during landslides caused by heavy rains in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Law and crime
An Egyptian policeman kills two Israeli tourists and an Egyptian tour guide and injures a third Israeli in Alexandria, Egypt. The gunman is later arrested.
Politics and elections
The second part of the presidential debates is held. ()
Sports
Kelvin Kiptum sets a new marathon world record at the Chicago Marathon, becoming the first runner to break 2 hours and 1 minute.
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