word-image-1696845483334 October 9, 2023 472 × 294 The Iron Swords – the First Gaza War The war in the south of Israel (Updated to 1 p.m., October 8, 2023) The Hamas leadership, led by Haniyeh and al-‘Arouri, celebrates the invasion by giving thanks to Allah (Hamas Telegram channel, October 7, 2023)