What happened on Oct. 7? Timeline of Hamas attack, one year later

Last year Hamas launched a surprise attack prompting Israel to declare war and intensify military operations against Hamas and Hezbollah; here’s a timeline of key events in the ongoing conflict one year later.

Hamas attack on Israel: Hostage status 1 year later

On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas kidnapped roughly 250 people in a surprise deadly attack into Israel. Here’s what’s known about the Israelis and Palestinians still being held.

Watch live: Israel marks 1 year since Oct. 7 Hamas attack

One year ago today, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing more than 1,000 Israelis and sparking a year-long war that has killed nearly 42,000 Palestinians.

Powerful Hurricane Kirk on path to impact Europe

Parts of northwestern Europe are on alert for a significant storm system with origins in the tropical Atlantic.

Israel launches Beirut strikes, orders evacuations
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Israel has again pounded the Lebanese capital Beirut, striking the Bashoura district near parliament, as warplanes carried out air raids across the country and the military told residents of more than 20 towns in south Lebanon to evacuate their homes immediately. Dr. Qanta Ahmed, Independent Women's Senior Fellow, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.

Israel signals wider offensive with evacuation orders
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The Israeli military on Thursday warned people to evacuate communities in southern Lebanon that are outside a U.N.-declared buffer zone, signaling that it may widen a ground operation launched earlier this week against the Hezbollah militant group. Ken Gray, distinguished lecturer of homeland security and terrorism and the University of New Haven, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.

Biden: US pondering possible IDF strikes on oil sites
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President Biden says the U.S. is discussing possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil facilities. Barron's Ideas Editor Matt Peterson joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss how that could impact oil prices.

Middle East still on edge after Iran attack on Israel
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Tufts University Professor Dr. Alon Burstein joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss some top headlines coming out of the Middle East as tensions remain high following Iran's attack on Israel this week.

Biden advises against strike on Iran nuclear sites
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President Biden has given his approval of an Israeli retaliation against Iran following Tuesday's missile barrage, but urged Israel not to attack Iran's nuclear sites. Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, the senior vice president for research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss that and other developments out of the Middle East.

Israel begins limited ground incursions into Lebanon
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The Israeli military ordered the evacuation of villages and towns in southern Lebanon that are north of a United Nations-declared buffer zone established after the 2006 war. The warnings signaled a possible broadening of Israel?s incursion into southern Lebanon, which until now has been confined to areas close to the border. Dr. Asaf Romirowsky, Executive Director of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.

Israel could target Iranian nuclear sites, oil rigs
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Israel may respond to Iran?s major Tuesday ballistic missile attack by striking strategic infrastructure, such as gas or oil rigs, or by directly targeting Iran?s nuclear sites, media reports said on Wednesday, citing Israeli officials. Ruthie Blum, former Adviser at the Office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.

Iran-Israel attack: When could Israel strike back?
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The Israel Defense Forces says its troops have "begun limited, localized and targeted raids" against Hezbollah terrorists inside Lebanon. Iran launched an anticipated ballistic missile attack against Israel on Tuesday, firing hundreds of projectiles, although the Israeli military says there were no initial reports of casualties. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about the conflict with former Marine Corps intelligence officer Hal Kempfer.

Iran-Israel attack: Explosions continue in Beirut
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Explosions continue over Beirut as Israel says its troops have begun "targeted raids" against Hezbollah terrorists inside Lebanon. Israel's response comes after Iran launched at least 180 missiles into Israel on Tuesday. LiveNOW's Christina Evans spoke about the latest developments in the Iran-Israel conflict with Eddy Acevedo from The Wilson Center.

Rep. Burchett reacts to Iran's attack on Israel
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Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Bresow to talk about Tuesday's major attack by Iran on Israel.

IDF responds to Iran's missile attack
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Israel Defense Forces (IDF) described Iran?s attack as a severe and dangerous escalation. LTC. Peter Lerner, a spokesperson for the IDF joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss Iran's missile attack.

What is Israel's Iron Dome?
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Israel's Iron Dome and aerial defense system is complicated. Thomas Karako, a senior fellow with the International Security Program and the director of the Missile Defense Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to explain how it works.

Iran promises 'stronger' attack if Israel retaliates
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Iran promised 'stronger' attacks if Israel retaliates for Tuesday's barrage of ballistic missiles. Aryeh Lightstone served as senior advisor to the US ambassador to Israel David Friedman during the Trump administration. He joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the attack.

Iran’s foreign minister: Attack was self-defense
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Iran’s foreign minister has described his nation’s ballistic missile attack on Israel as self-defense. Dr. Asaf Romirowsky, the Executive Director of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East, joins LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.