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Soroka Medical Center Treats 674 Wounded After Oct. 7 Attack

By Drooid · Oct 7, 2026, 5:38 PM UTC · How we work

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US Israel Accountability

On Oct 7 2023, Hamas militants attacked southern Israel, killing over 1,200 people and abducting 250 hostages.
Coverage holds Israel and U.S. governments explicitly accountable for civilian death toll and enabling Hamas.
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is blamed for rejecting cease-fire offers and expanding settlements, deepening Gaza’s crisis.
U.S. officials claim Biden administration ignored warnings about Gaza’s economy and Hamas intent, aiding Oct 7.

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Hospital Surge Response

On Oct 7 2023 Hamas militants attacked southern Israel, killing more than 1,200 people.
New footage from Soroka Medical Center shows staff mobilizing quickly and families searching for loved ones amid the surge.
Soroka Medical Center treated 674 wounded in first 24 hours, surpassing previous record of 121.
Golani soldier Noam lost a leg, prompting his father to kiss him before surgeons intervened.

Blindspot

U.S. officials, including senior State Department staff, said the Biden administration ignored warnings about Gaza’s deteriorating economy and Hamas’s intent, contributing to the October 7 attack.
Within this story's sources, this attribution of responsibility appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Right-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

The 1973 war launched by Egypt and Syria against Israel began on the Jewish holy day Yom Kippur, whose Hebrew term “yom” denotes a day or broader time span in biblical usage. Understanding “yom” as a temporal marker explains why the conflict and later events, such as the 2023 Hamas attack, are framed by the calendar, highlighting the enduring influence of religious chronology on Middle-East geopolitics.

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US Israel Accountability

On Oct 7 2023, Hamas militants attacked southern Israel, killing over 1,200 people and abducting 250 hostages.
Coverage holds Israel and U.S. governments explicitly accountable for civilian death toll and enabling Hamas.
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is blamed for rejecting cease-fire offers and expanding settlements, deepening Gaza’s crisis.
U.S. officials claim Biden administration ignored warnings about Gaza’s economy and Hamas intent, aiding Oct 7.

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