As of October 9, 2023, Israel is experiencing intense conflict with the Gaza Strip. The conflict began with a surprise attack by Hamas militants on Israel, which resulted in the deadliest attack suffered by Israel in half a century. Israel has retaliated with a spate of attacks on the Gaza Strip, including a complete siege ordered by the Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The fighting has resulted in at least 600 Israelis and 370 Palestinians dead, with thousands more wounded. Hamas has fired thousands of rockets at Israel, while dozens of Hamas fighters breached the border and invaded Israeli communities, killing dozens of civilians and taking others captive. Israel has responded with air strikes on militant sites in Gaza, killing about 200 people. The conflict has raised tensions in the Middle East, with the prospect of regional war looming. The situation is ongoing and developing, and news outlets are providing live updates on the situation.