Israel - October 7, 2023

October 7, 2023 

• The ruling Hamas militant group in the Gaza Strip carries out an unprecedented, multi-front attack on Israel at daybreak, infiltrating the heavily fortified border in several locations by air, land and sea, catching the country off-guard on the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah. The stunning attack sees Hamas terrorists and other militants kill more than 1,200 people, including 43 U.S. nationals. Israel says 251 others were taken hostage during the attack, with many of the abductions captured on cameras worn by the terrorists themselves and then circulated on social media. "We are at war," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces in a televised address later that morning, declaring a mass mobilization of the country's army reserves. Israel launches retaliatory airstrikes in Gaza, saying it is targeting Hamas fighters and weapons, almost immediately.
• Source: CBS/AP

Compare to US population

Israel Population 9,840,000

US Population 345,992,498

1200  killed divided by 9840000 (Israel Population) equals 0.000122 times 345992498 (US Population) equals 42,194 of US population killed,

251 taken hostage divided by 9840000 equals 0.0000255 times 345992398 equals 8,825 taken hostage. 

How would the US react if on one day 43,194 Americans were killed and 8,825 taken hostage? 

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