Operation Arnon

Overview

On 8 June 2024, the Israeli military rescued four hostages from the Nuseirat refugee camp, and, during the operation, killed at least 276 Palestinians and injured over 698. Due to the high death toll, some sources have referred to the operation as a massacre, and one of the largest massacres of the Gaza war.

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Significance

Operation Arnon on 8 June 2024 resulted in the rescue of four hostages from the Nuseirat refugee camp, marking one of the most significant hostage recovery actions of the Gaza War. The operation simultaneously produced one of the highest single-day Palestinian death tolls of the conflict, with at least 276 Palestinians killed and over 698 injured. The scale of Palestinian casualties led a number of sources to characterize the operation as a massacre, and among the largest such incidents of the war. The operation intensified international scrutiny of Israeli military conduct in Gaza and became a focal point in broader debates over the proportionality of military operations in densely populated areas during the conflict.