TOPSHOT - Palestinians evacuate the area following an Israeli airstrike on the Sousi mosque in Gaza City on October 9, 2023. Israel continued to battle Hamas fighters on October 9 and massed tens of thousands of troops and heavy armour around the Gaza Strip after vowing a massive blow over the Palestinian militants' surprise attack. (Photo by Mahmud HAMS / AFP)
Stunning developments continue over 48 hours after the first deadly rocket attacks hit a Saturday morning electronic music festival. Multiple Israeli hostages have been taken. On Monday, October 9th, the Israeli military reports that there are ongoing battles in several locations around Gaza.
