A surprise attack by Hamas on Israel has led to Israel’s largest assault on Gaza in years. #AJStartHere with Sandra Gathmann explains what’s going on.

00:43 - What is Gaza?
01:01 - Who are Hamas?
01:53 - Why is the war different?
02:05 - Hamas attack on October 7th
03:07 - How Israel was taken by surprise
04:40 - Israel's attack on Gaza
05:41 - Why is this happening now?
06:32 - The impact of Israel's occupation on Palestinians
07:28 - What could happen next?

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