- Israel lays siege to Gaza Strip after Hamas Oct 7 attack in which 242 hostages were taken
- Western allies back Israel’s bombardment of Gaza; UN, groups decry onslaught against Palestinians; global protests break out
- 80pc of Gaza population displaced; 60pc houses laid to waste; 22 out of 36 hospitals in Gaza out of service
- Temporary truce starts Nov 24, expires on Dec 1; 105 hostages freed; 240 Palestinian prisoners released
