On Sunday, the Israeli government officially declared a state of war and authorized “significant military steps” in response to a surprise attack by Hamas from the Gaza Strip. This escalation foreshadows further intense confrontations as the death toll from the conflict surpassed 900, with thousands wounded on both sides.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated a “long and difficult war” ahead.
Over 24 hours after the unprecedented incursion by Hamas from Gaza, Israeli forces were still engaged in efforts to eliminate the remaining pockets of militant fighters entrenched in various towns in southern Israel. The toll in Israel alone has reached a staggering 600 casualties, marking a level of devastation not witnessed in decades, while more than 300 lives have been lost in Gaza due to relentless Israeli airstrikes.
HORRIFIC FOOTAGE FROM GAZA: Palestinians strip the corpse of an Israeli woman, put it on display and desecrate it while shouting ‘Allah Akbar’. More than 50 Israeli civilians have been taken hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza. 250 Israelis killed. Thousands injured. 4000 rockets… pic.twitter.com/8S1BE4FVP5
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US President Biden backs Israel’s right to self defense, warns other parties in the region against joining the attack against the Jewish state, and says he is in contact with leaders around the region. pic.twitter.com/g834g5vbkU
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Authorities were actively working to determine the number of civilians and soldiers who had been taken hostage by Hamas fighters during the chaos and subsequently transported back to Gaza. Video footage and eyewitness accounts indicate that among the captives are women, children, and elderly individuals.
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