War continues a year after Hamas’ deadly attack on Israel

On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a deadly cross-border attack in Israel, killing over 1,200 people and capturing 251 hostages. A year later, 97 hostages remain in Hamas captivity, with 33 believed dead. Israel’s retaliatory military campaign has killed more than 41,000 people in Gaza, most of them civilians. Gaza is now a humanitarian disaster. Two-thirds of its buildings are damaged or destroyed, and almost 1.9 million people, or 90% of the population, are displaced. Critical infrastructure, including hospitals and schools are in ruins, with widespread shortages of food, medicine, and water. The conflict has also spread regionally to Lebanon, where Hezbollah has intensified attacks. Israeli airstrikes have killed over 1,000 people in Lebanon since September, and fighting threatens to further escalate after Iran fired 200 missiles into Israel on Oct. 1. Violence has also flared up in the West Bank, where over 700 Palestinians have been killed since October 2023. Diplomatic efforts continue as United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for peace. “It is time for the release of the hostages. Time to silence the guns. Time to stop the suffering that has engulfed the region," he said. U.S. President Joe Biden has called for a ceasefire, but has also continued military support to Israel, including an $8.7 billion aid package. Despite the calls for peace, the war shows no sign of ending. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.