Global National: Oct. 10, 2023 | Israel, Hamas exchange rocket fire as death toll rises

The deadly surprise attack by Hamas militants on Israel has significantly escalated violence in the region, with hundreds of people on both sides being killed in the conflict. Jeff Semple reports from southern Israel on the chaos inside an Israeli hospital and the scary scenes after one Hamas missile destroyed one of Israel's neighbourhoods.

As the violence between Israel and Hamas rages on, Hezbollah militants are becoming involved in separate fights with Israeli soldiers on the Israel-Lebanon border. Crystal Goomansingh reports from Beirut, Lebanon, on the funerals held for two Hezbollah fighters and Lebanon's complicated role in the crisis.

22-year-old Ben Mizrachi, from B.C., and 33-year-old Alexandre Look, from Montreal, are confirmed to have been killed in Israel by the Hamas attack, while two other people from Canada are missing. Touria Izri reports on what's known about them and the other Canadians who are safe but desperate to get out of the region.

U.S. President Joe Biden condemned the deadly attack on Israel by Hamas militants, while also publicly backing Israel's retaliation efforts. Jackson Proskow looks at Biden's remarks and how the American response is critical to the conflict's outcome.

The RCMP has formally launched an investigation into the Ford government’s decision to open parts of Ontario’s Greenbelt up for development after the potential probe was handed over by provincial police officers. Colin D'Mello reports on the growing controversy.

The Gaza Strip is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, and it's at the centre of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Eric Sorensen looks at the complex history of the region that's become a hotbed of anger, after decades of violence.

Plus, 33-year-old Montreal man Alexandre Look was on vacation in Israel when his life was tragically cut short by a surprise attack from Hamas militants. Dan Spector spoke with Look's grieving mother, Raquel Ohnana, about the heart-wrenching moment she realized her son had been murdered.

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