Palestinian militant group Hamas opened fire on a crowd of young people during a Music Festival in Southern Israel near the Gaza Strip. Witnesses reported rocket fire followed by gunshots as people tried to flee. The Israeli rescue service Zaka removed around 260 bodies from the area, with the total expected to be higher. Israeli officials confirmed that over 700 Israelis had been killed and 2,150 wounded since Hamas launched its attacks. The Gaza Ministry of Health reported 370 Palestinian deaths and 2,200 wounded in Israeli counterattacks. The assault took place on Simchat Torah, a day of celebration for Jews.

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