Hamas militants launched a highly coordinated surprise attack on southern Israel near the Gaza Strip, resulting in devastating aftermath. American Deborah Matias and her husband were among those killed in the assault, while their 16-year-old son survived. Israeli Maj. Gen. Itai Veruv described the scene as a "massacre" with evidence of atrocities including beheaded babies and children. At least 260 people were killed and others abducted during an attack on a music festival, and a small farming community discovered over 100 bodies. The Gaza Strip, controlled by Hamas, is a narrow territory with a population of over 2 million.

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