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Fighting continues in the south of Israel, where the latter has responded to Hamas. At least 250 Israelis and 230 Palestinians have been killed in the attacks so far, although experts say as the dust settles and the conflict rages, those numbers could rise dramatically.
Israel has released footage of attacks on multiple buildings in the Gaza Strip where Hamas military targets are said to be located. Warplanes have attacked the "operational infrastructure" of Hamas.
The BBC reported explosions near the Watan Tower, a large commercial complex in Gaza. The United States and Israel are discussing possible military aid, a US administration official announced.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared yesterday that Israel has entered a long and difficult war, following the unprecedented attack by Hamas.
In the early morning hours of October 7, the Palestinian group Hamas launched an unprecedented attack against Israel from the Gaza Strip, by land and air. In Israel, it was initially reported that one person was killed and 15 injured after a barrage of rockets fired from the Gaza Strip. But today, 1 day after the attack, the balance has worsened.
The latest official figures say at least 250 Israelis and 230 Palestinians have been killed in the attacks so far, although experts say as the dust settles and the conflict rages on, those numbers could rise dramatically.
While Israel responded with the 'Iron Swords' operation, leaving 232 people dead in Gaza. This is the biggest attack on Israel in years, a surprise attack that hundreds of rockets were fired and armed men entered Israel.
The Israeli army is "ready for war", the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced yesterday. More than 5,000 rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip toward Israel, the Palestinian group Hamas said.
"We have decided to put an end to all the crimes of the occupation", they said.
Authorities say dozens of Israelis, including women and children, are being held hostage in Gaza. In the latest reports, Israeli security forces have taken control of a police station in the southern city of Sderot, killing at least 10 Palestinian fighters after an hour-long clash. Earlier, it was reported that Israeli forces demolished part of the police station with a bulldozer to gain access to the facility.
It was initially reported that Israel had fired into Lebanese territory in response to mortar fire from there.
An Israel Defense Forces spokesman said the shooting took place in the Mount Dov area, a piece of land claimed by Israel, Lebanon and Syria near the intersection of the three countries.
Israel has warned Lebanon's Hezbollah militant movement not to engage in fighting.
Hezbollah is a Shia Islamic political, military and social organization that wields considerable power in Lebanon. Like Hamas, it is supported by Israel's main enemy, Iran. It waged a month-long war with Israel in 2006.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed "revenge" for this "black day" in the history of the Jewish state.
"Hamas has launched a cruel and savage war. We will win this war, but the price is unbearable. Hamas wants to kill us all. It is an enemy that kills mothers and children in their homes, in their beds. An enemy that kidnaps the elderly and children," he said.
In July, the Israeli military responded with artillery fire after an anti-tank missile was fired from Lebanon.
Foreign media reported that Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant declared a state of emergency in the south of the country, within 80 kilometers of the Gaza Strip. This allows him to limit gatherings and close off some areas, which also includes the cities of Tel Aviv and Beersheba.
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