A missile explodes in Gaza City, sending bright yellow sparks and smoke into the night air.
A missile explodes in Gaza City during an Israeli air strike on October 8, 2023.
  • The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on Israel this weekend. 
  • Israel has since retaliated with force, reigniting a decade-long conflict. 

On Saturday, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented sea, air, and ground offensive on Israel. It marked the most devastating attack on the country for decades.

Thousands of rockets were fired by the group's militants toward southern and central Israel, striking major cities like Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.