What are the reasons for the October 7th attack on Israel?

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What are the reasons for the October 7th attack on Israel?

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The attack on October 7th might also be an effort by Hamas to retain its significance, with its leaders potentially feeling the need to demonstrate their capacity to bring the fight to Israel

The strike by Hamas could also serve as an encouragement for other groups which also wants to fight against Israel

Ali Barakeh, a high-ranking Hamas representative, stated that the attack on Oct. 7 was a response to "Israeli crimes against the Palestinians in Jerusalem and the West Bank."

Well before the recent onslaught on Israel, Hamas had declared its intent to challenge Israeli occupation and to retaliate for Israel's 2021 raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the third most sacred Islamic site, situated in Jerusalem's Old City

Ali Barakeh, a high-ranking Hamas representative stated that the attack on Oct. 7 was meant to free thousands of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails

Ali Barakeh, a high-ranking Hamas representative stated that the attack on Oct. 7 was meant to break the blockade on the Gaza Strip

Hamas named the operation "Al-Aqsa Storm" and stated that it was in retaliation to what they perceived as Israeli actions against women

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The strike by Hamas could also serve as an encouragement for other groups which also wants to fight against Israel

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Ali Barakeh, a high-ranking Hamas representative stated that the attack on Oct. 7 was meant to break the blockade on the Gaza Strip

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Hamas named the operation "Al-Aqsa Storm" and stated that it was in retaliation to what they perceived as Israeli actions against women

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