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5 things to know as Israel declares war, bombards Gaza Strip after unprecedented Hamas attack

1 Oct 20:13 Key points summarised by AI

Israel declared war and launched intense bombardments on the Gaza Strip following an unprecedented surprise attack by Hamas, which saw up to 1,000 militants infiltrate Israeli communities and a music festival, resulting in hundreds of casualties on both sides.
The formal war declaration enables Israel to take "significant military steps," prompting extensive airstrikes on over 800 targets in Gaza and raising the prospect of a ground invasion.
The U.S. responded by deploying a carrier strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean, while the U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting, and nations like Egypt engaged in cease-fire discussions, contrasting with Iran's praise for the Hamas incursion.
The conflict has severely impacted civilians, displacing over 123,000 Gazans who sought refuge in UNRWA schools, some of which were directly hit amid heavy shelling and airstrikes.
Hamas cited long-standing tensions, including disputes over the Al-Aqsa Mosque, Israeli settlement expansion, and the treatment of Palestinian prisoners, as key motivations for their assault, which occurred amidst significant internal political division within Israel.

19 Oct 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.