NNA – The Israeli Cabinet declared the state of war, as Hamas attacks claimed the lives of about 600 Israelis and left more than two thousand wounded.
quot;Sky News Arabiaquot; quoted Benjamin Netanyahu#39;s office as saying: quot;Last night, the political and security cabinet agreed to a state of war, and thus to carry out major military operations, in accordance with Article 40 of the Basic Government Law.quot;
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