- Hamas launches major assault.
- Israeli-Gaza conflict escalates.
- International condemnation of attacks.
At least 250 Israelis died, and 1,590 sustained injuries as the Palestinian militant organisation Hamas launched a major assault.
Amid heavy rocket fire, dozens of Gaza militants infiltrated southern Israeli communities after dawn.
Israel has returned several abducted soldiers and civilians to Gaza.
Medical personnel report 232 fatalities and 1,600 injuries in Israel due to the surge in airstrikes against Gaza.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares Israel is “at war” and vows that Hamas will “pay an unprecedented price.”
Anticipations rise for an Israeli military ground operation in Gaza, as tens of thousands of reservists mobilize.
Meanwhile, militants hold pockets of southern Israel in hostilities, directing rocket barrages at cities like Rishon Lezion and Tel Aviv.
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Palestinian militants entered southern Israel on the Jewish Sabbath, precipitating a worst-case scenario.
It’s unclear how they breached the heavily fortified border.
Social media videos capture militants advancing into Israeli cities, creating lockdown situations.
Gunfire, hostages, and dozens of soldiers and civilians abducted; some are presumed to be in minor border towns, others in Gaza.
Hamas holds “prisoners of war,” including senior officers, in tunnels targeted by Israel in previous conflicts.
Simultaneously, Gaza militants discharge thousands of missiles towards Israel, causing damage despite the Iron Dome system.
Israeli streets, even in Tel Aviv, remain deserted and under lockdown.
Israeli Prime Minister emphasizes expelling hostile forces and exacting a price from the enemy.
And Israeli airstrikes target Hamas military compounds and operational headquarters.
Hamas leadership is targeted, with radio stations in Gaza’s Palestine Tower hit.
Ambulance driver and nurse fatalities reported in hospital attacks.
Gaza’s power supply is severed by Israel, causing further crisis.
Violence erupts in the West Bank; six Palestinians fatally shot during clashes with Israeli forces.
Hamas chief calls for Palestinian unity against Israeli actions.
International opinion largely condemns Hamas attacks; President Biden calls them “reprehensible.”
UN Secretary-General condemns attacks and abductions, while the UK unequivocally condemns attacks on Israeli civilians.
Qatar blames the escalation solely on Israel.
