Israel-Hamas war approaches, the prospects of peace between Israelis and Palestinians seem less likely than ever. Despite repeated attempts by U.S., Egyptian, and Qatari diplomats to negotiate a cease-fire and hostage release deal,

Before Oct. 7, 2023, the Middle East seemed relatively stable. The peace was broken by Hamas’ attack, Israel’s response and expanding regional violence. But the politics have not changed.

The events of 7 October 2023 marked the beginning of a year of war affecting not just Israel and Gaza but the wider Middle East and the world beyond.

From the 1,200 Israelis killed by Hamas on October 7 to the over 40,000 Palestinians killed by Israel in the war since, the hum

Ahead of the Israel-Hamas war's first anniversary, here's a looks back at key moments since October 7 attacks.