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When Hamas terrorists crossed into Israel on the morning of Oct. 7 , 2023, they struck multiple population centers across the Gaza periphery, known in Hebrew as the Otef aza , the “Gaza envelope.” The brutality spread across quiet agricultural communities. Each suffered differently, but all were permanently changed. People were slaughtered in their homes on a holiday morning, while others were kidnapped. Children, grandmothers, teenagers, reservists, and peace activists were dragged into Gaza on

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