Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Escalates as Netanyahu Declares War on Hamas after Rocket Attacks Kill Americans

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared war on Hamas after rocket attacks from Gaza killed 11 Americans. Israel has launched airstrikes and a siege on Gaza.

Hamas is a Palestinian militant group that controls Gaza. It launched the attacks in response to Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is Israel's military that was established in 1948. Both men and women serve.

Lion's Den is a new Palestinian militant group that emerged in the West Bank in 2022.

Gaza Strip is a densely populated 25-mile strip controlled by Israel. It's been called the "world's largest open-air prison."