Sources used in preparing the material: The Times of Israel, Al Jazeera, CNN, The Jerusalem Post, IDF press service, Bild.
What is known so far:
Hamas launched a massive rocket attack on Israel at around 06:30. According to Israeli Defense Forces spokesman Daniel Hagari, more than 2,000 rockets were fired. After this, the militants entered the south of the country; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with senior security officials; Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant said that Hamas has declared war on Israel, for which it will pay a very high price; The Hamas commander called on “the Islamic resistance in Lebanon, Iraq, Syria and Iraq to unite their resistance with the Palestinian resistance today and begin the march to Palestine now.” Also announced the start of Operation Al-Aqsa Storm; Israel, for its part, announced the launch of the counter-terrorism operation “Iron Swords”; Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, declared a state of war in Israel; The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine urged to adhere to the instructions of local authorities and provided the numbers of the Ukrainian Embassy in Israel, as well as the diplomatic mission in Ramallah in case of an emergency; As of about 13:00, according to the Israeli Ministry of Health, at least 545 people were known to have been affected; A state of emergency has been declared throughout Israel; Death toll from attack on Israel rises to 100, with at least 900 injured; Tomorrow all schools and kindergartens in Israel will not work; Airlines cancel flights to Israel; As of 15:00, fighting continues in 14 populated areas.
A brief description of all events will be updated online
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Morning attack
At about 06:30 Kyiv time, the Gaza Strip resorted to massive rocket fire on Israeli territory. Air raid sirens could be heard even in Tel Aviv.
The Israeli Armed Forces (IDF) have ordered civilians close to the Gaza Strip border not to leave their premises.
After the strikes, the following casualties became known:
a 70-year-old woman who was seriously injured; A 20-year-old guy who received shrapnel wounds.
In particular, Gazans began reporting fighting along the border fence with Israel, near the city of Khan Yunis. There were also allegations of a significant movement of armed Palestinian fighters.
Information also appeared about the penetration of Gaza militants into Sderot, a small city in the Southern District of Israel. This was also confirmed by the Tel Aviv army.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with top security officials in the coming hours.
Direct missile hit on a building
One of the rockets hit a house in Tel Aviv during the attack. There were no reports of casualties.
Direct rocket impact reported in Tel Aviv pic.twitter.com/XW5Jrazy4U — Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) October 7, 2023
High price
Israel’s military said Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic movement, would “pay a very heavy price” for the surprise early morning attack.
“Hamas carried out a combined operation that included rocket attacks and terrorist infiltration into the territory of the State of Israel. The IDF will protect the residents of the State of Israel, the terrorist organization Hamas will pay a very high price,” the army says.
More than 15 wounded, one dead
Israel’s national medical service, Magen David Adom, said one death and 15 others were wounded as a result of rocket attacks in the southern and central regions of the country.
Israel is “ready for war”
The Israel Defense Forces declared a state of “war readiness” amid heavy rocket fire and infiltration by Hamas militants.
Meanwhile, in Jerusalem, civilians reported the sound of explosions. An air raid alert sounds in the city.
Hamas commander calls for attack
Hamas commander Mohammed Deif issued a statement calling the morning attack “a day of great revolution.”
“Today the people are bringing back the revolution and reviving the March of Return,” he said and called for “setting fire to the ground under the feet of the occupiers.”
In particular, he called on “the Islamic resistance in Lebanon, Iraq, Syria and Iraq to unite their resistance with the Palestinian resistance today and begin the march to Palestine now.”
“The enemy has desecrated Al-Aqsa and dared to attack the Temple of the Prophet. Settlers are rioting and looting, the occupation regime has violated the freedoms and rights of prisoners. We announce the start of Operation Al-Aqsa Stormsaid Deif.
Israel strikes back
Almost two hours after the attack, the Israeli army began launching rocket attacks on the Gaza Strip in response.
Mobilization of reservists
The office of Defense Minister Yoav Galant approved a large-scale call-up of reservists as a result of the Gaza attack.
A state of emergency has been declared within a radius of 80 kilometers from the Gaza Strip.
Uninterrupted shelling
Meanwhile, Israel has been under uninterrupted fire from the Gaza Strip for two hours.
Sirens were heard in a number of major cities, including Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Beer Sheva.
The Israeli Cabinet of Security Ministers plans to hold a meeting at 13:00 Kyiv time. Before this, Netanyahu will hold a meeting with security chiefs.
“Iron swords” and fighter attack
The Israeli Armed Forces announced the start of the counter-terrorism Operation Iron Swords.
Meanwhile, according to the Tel Avi Defense Army, dozens of fighter jets are striking targets belonging to Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip.
Israel is at war
“We are in a state of war. This is not an operation, not an escalation – this is a war. And we will win. Hamas will pay an unprecedented price for this war. I have ordered the clearing of border settlements from terrorists and the mobilization of reservists,” said Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister Israeli minister.
What should Ukrainians who are now in Israel do?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged to adhere to the instructions of local authorities. In the event of shelling, a siren may be activated. It is important to quickly go down to a shelter or bomb shelter.
In case of emergency, please contact the Ukrainian Embassy in Israel by phone + 972-546-676-782or the Ukrainian diplomatic mission in Ramallah by phone: +972-59-823-93-99.
More than 500 people were injured
According to the country’s Ministry of Health, 545 people arrived in Israeli hospitals.
“Tough hours ahead”
Israeli Armed Forces spokesman Daniel Hagari said it was likely that troops had not yet regained control of all the towns where Hamas attacks took place. He also added that the IDF is intensifying attacks on Gaza.
State of emergency declared in Israel
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir declared a state of emergency throughout Israel.
The number of victims has risen to 40
Israeli media report that at least 40 people were killed and at least 740 more were injured as a result of the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel.
Schools and kindergartens will not work
The Israeli Ministry of Education announced that tomorrow all schools and kindergartens in the country will not work.
Airlines cancel flights to Israel
Germany’s largest carrier Lufthansa has announced a reduction in its flight program to and from Tel Aviv this Saturday. Flights to Israel from Frankfurt am Main and Munich scheduled for Saturday have been cancelled.
Switzerland’s SWISS, a subsidiary of Lufthansa, also announced it would cease flights to Israel from Saturday evening until further notice.
According to FlightRadar, flights to Israel from Vilnius, Warsaw, Vienna, New Delhi and other cities have also been cancelled. A United Airlines plane from San Francisco to Tel Aviv turned around in the skies over Greenland and flew back to the United States.
Fighting continues in 14 settlements
As of 15:00, fighting continues in 14 Israeli settlements located up to 15 km from the border of the Gaza Strip with terrorists who have entered Israeli territory. In particular, the battle continues in the city of Ofakim, where one of the militant groups was previously eliminated.
A rocket launch from Gaza was also recorded at the Israeli town of Ariel, located approximately 90 km from the border. Shelling of border settlements also continues.
Israel decided to strengthen its borders
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said the military would strengthen the borders to prevent other countries from “making a mistake and going to war.”
The IDF expects to complete the cleanup today
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Richard Hecht said in a commentary to CNN that they hope to complete the cleansing of Hamas terrorists who have entered Israeli territory today.
Israeli President accuses Iran of involvement in Hamas attack
Israeli President Isaac Herzog believes that the Hamas terrorists who attacked his country have patrons in Iran. He called on the international community to protest.
“With the support and guidance of their trusted commanders in Iran, they carried out an unprovoked, vile attack on the Jewish state on a Jewish holy day. Israel will take all necessary measures to address this clear and present danger to our citizens,” Herzog said.
Death toll in Israel rises to 100
As a result of the attack by Hamas militants in Israel, 100 people have already been killed. At least 900 people were injured.
Among them is Ofir Libstein, head of the regional council of Sha’ar Hanegeva, who died during a shootout with terrorists.
Brazil convenes UN Security Council due to situation in Israel
Brazil announced an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss the attack by Hamas militants on Israeli territory. Brazil currently holds the presidency of the Security Council.
The news will be updated online
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
In 1967, Israel occupied East Jerusalem, the West Bank, most of the Syrian Golan Heights, the Gaza Strip and the Egyptian Sinai Peninsula.
Israel has left the Gaza Strip, however, the UN still considers the piece of land as part of the occupied territory. On August 15, 2005, as part of a unilateral demarcation plan, Tel Aviv began evacuating Jewish settlers and troops from the area. By August 22, all Jewish settlers had left the Gaza Strip, and on September 12, the last Israeli soldier was withdrawn.
Currently, tensions between Israel and Palestinians living in East Jerusalem, Gaza and the West Bank remain very high.
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