A year in the shadow of war: October 7 captured in images

One year ago, on October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a deadly assault on Israel by land, sea, and air, marking the start of the deadliest attack in Israel's history.

In a brutal air and ground offensive, Hamas militants killed over 1,200 people and took 250 hostages, according to Israeli authorities. Israel responded swiftly, launching a full-scale war against Hamas that has since claimed over 40,000 Palestinian lives in Gaza, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health.

This video showcases the top 20 images from that day, capturing the intensity and devastation of Hamas's attack.