Nirim attack
On 7 October 2023, a surprise assault was launched on Israel by Hamas militants coming from the Gaza Strip. One of their targets was Nirim, a kibbutz located in the southern part of Israel, about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from the border with Gaza. At least five kibbutz civilians died, many were injured and an unknown number of civilians were kidnapped and taken hostage to Gaza.
| Nirim attack | |
|---|---|
| Part of the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel | |
| Native name | הטבח בנירים |
| Location | Nirim, Southern District, Israel |
| Coordinates | 31°20′10″N 34°23′42″E |
| Date | 7 October 2023 |
Attack type | Mass shooting |
| Deaths | 5+ |
| Injured | many |
| Perpetrator | Hamas's Southern Khan Yunis Battalion |
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