Hamas gunmen attack Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking around 250 hostages

Israel launches a full-scale ground offensive in Gaza

Israel and Hamas announce a seven-day truce and the release of 105 hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners

War resumes

The International Court of Justice in The Hague orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza

Israel assassinates Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran

One-year anniversary of the conflict. More than 41,600 Palestinians have been killed and 96,600 injured

Israel kills Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in southern Gaza

The International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity

Negotiators reach a deal for a Gaza ceasefire after 15 months of conflict

Hamas frees the first batch of hostages as the ceasefire comes into effect

The first phase of the ceasefire expires without an agreement on a second phase

Israel stops allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza

Israel breaks the ceasefire with a surprise air assault

Israel begins operations to seize Gaza City

The destruction of Sheikh Radwan, a suburb of Gaza City, over 16 days (August 31 to September 16 2025). Satellite images: Planet Labs

Israel attacks Hamas targets in Doha, Qatar

UN commission of inquiry finds Israel has committed genocide in Gaza

The destruction of an area of Khan Yunis in southern Gaza in March 2025 (left) and August 2025. Satellite images: Planet Labs

Australia, UK, France, Canada and other Western nations recognise the state of Palestine at the UN General Assembly

Two-year anniversary of the conflict. More than 67,160 Palestinians have been killed and 169,600 injured

Israel and Hamas agree to the first phase of a ceasefire.