Hamas launches surprise attack on Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking hostages

Hamas militants launch a surprise multi-pronged attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip, killing approximately 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and taking approximately 240 hostages. The attack includes rocket barrages, infiltration by land, sea, and air, and mass killings at Israeli communities bordering Gaza and at the Nova music festival. The attack triggers the Israel-Hamas war, with Israel declaring war and launching a massive military response. President Biden condemns the attack as "pure, unadulterated evil" and pledges unwavering U.S. support for Israel's right to defend itself.