Two years have passed since the devastating Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023 , a day that resulted in the killing of approximately 1,200 people and the abduction of 251 hostages, creating a trauma that continues to profoundly affect the nation. Today, 48 hostages are still believed to be held, with only about 20 presumed alive, serving as a constant leverage point for Hamas.
The subsequent war, launched by Israel in Gaza, has resulted in massive casualties and destruction. According to figures from Israel’s Defense Ministry, the total number of Israeli personnel killed since the outbreak of the war stands at 1,152, a figure encompassing soldiers, police, security agents, and civilian officers who died from October 7, 2023, onward. Tragically, approximately 42% of these fall