War in Israel and Gaza

'Quakers joined others in calling for a ceasefire and return of all hostages.'

by Rebecca Hardy 5th January 2024

The ongoing war in Israel and Gaza dominated the last three months of the year, after the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October took hostages and killed over 1,200 Israelis. By December, at least 20,000 Palestinians had been killed, according to Gaza Health Ministry figures, including more than 7,700 children.