Operation Swords of Iron

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Operation Swords of Iron

Description

Operation "Iron Swords" was a military operation conducted by the Israel Defense Forces in the Gaza Strip in response to an invasion by HAMAS forces into Israeli territory on October 7, 2023.

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The IDF declared a "state of readiness for war", mobilized tens of thousands of army reservists, and declared a state of emergency for areas within 80 kilometers of Gaza.
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen made statements suggesting potential territorial changes in Gaza after the war.
Significant movement restrictions were implemented, affecting roads and transportation services in Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declared, "We are at war" and launched Operation Swords of Iron in the Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu threatened to significantly damage areas where Hamas operates and labeled Gaza "the city of evil".

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Israel response to the 2023 attack

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Israeli Airstrike on Jabalia Refugee Camp

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Israeli Navy
Israeli Air Force
Israel Defense Forces
Israeli Ground Forces

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Israeli counterattack
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