![]() Įventually the attackers overpowered the garrison at the local police station and occupied it, killing approximately 30 people (including police officers and civilians). Many civilians were murdered on the street and in homes in the surprise attack. On 7 October 2023, Hamas gunmen from the Gaza Strip entered the town and engaged in firefights with local police units and civilians. Abu Sabila's bravery sparked discussions about Arab-Jewish coexistence in Israel.īy October 8, Israeli forces had regained control over Sderot. In another incident, the Swissa family and an Israeli Arab, Amer Abu Sabila, were killed by militants while trying to escape. ĭuring the battle, a minibus of senior citizens was attacked by Hamas terrorists after a flat tire delayed them. Hamas militants massacred at least 50 civilians and 20 police officers. The Israeli town of Sderot ( Hebrew: שְׂדֵרוֹת, Arabic: سديروت), located close to the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip, has frequently been the target of rocket attacks and incursions during the course of the Gaza–Israel conflict. The Battle of Sderot ( Hebrew: קרב שדרות Arabic: معركة سديروت) began on 7 October 2023, when Hamas launched a large-scale surprise attack against Southern Israel, which was widely condemned as an act of terrorism. ![]() ![]() Remains of the Sderot police station, following recapture by IDF ![]()
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