On Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Hamas against harming the Israeli hostages it is holding.
Netanyahu added in an interview on Saturday night:
We will strike Hamas until the end and we will avenge this black day. In Gaza, the city of evil where Hamas leaders are hiding, I say to its citizens, get out now. We will strike a mighty hero. We all pray for the recovery of the injured and the hostages. I say to Hamas that you are responsible for the health and safety of the hostages. I spoke with Biden and thank him for his strong and clear statements. We face this battle together. This war will take time and difficult days await us, but we will prevail.
What happened on Saturday morning?
Hamas fired dozens of rockets from the Gaza Strip toward Israel, setting off air raid sirens across the country. The Israeli army announced that a number of Palestinian militants had infiltrated Israel from the Gaza Strip, and ordered residents along the border area to remain in their homes. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant approved a large-scale call-up of reserve soldiers according to the needs of the Israeli army. The minister declared a state of emergency within 80 kilometers of the Gaza Strip, allowing the Home Front Command to restrict gatherings. The Israeli Rescue Service announced that the attack launched by Hamas in southern Israel killed at least 300 people. Israeli army spokesman, Avichay Adraee: Hamas fired about 2,200 shells and missiles towards Israel, in addition to infiltration operations into some areas and towns. The Israeli army announced the launch of a military operation called “Iron Swords” against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
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2023-10-07 19:33:47
