On October 7, 2023, Israel experienced a horrific tragedy as Hamas militants attacked, breaching the Gaza border, killing over 1,300 people, mostly civilians, marking one of the deadliest days for Jews since the Holocaust.

In a recent Haaretz podcast, the editor in chief, Aluf Benn, and senior analyst, Yossi Melman, discuss the surprise attack from the Gaza Strip that has caused significant casualties and taken hostages.