Hamas Launches Large-Scale Attack on Israel, Threatening Retaliation
Israeli Police Chief Declares War Situation, Civilians Prohibited from Moving
One Israeli Killed, 15 Injured as Rockets Rain Down, State of Emergency Declared
Anticipating the Biggest Armed Conflict since the ’11-day War’
Gedera in Flames as Hamas Rockets Strike Southern Israel
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CAIRO – Hamas, the armed political faction controlling the Gaza Strip in Palestine, has initiated a large-scale attack against Israel. As tensions escalate, Israel has declared a state of emergency and vowed retaliation against Hamas.
According to local media, including the daily Haaretz, Hamas launched hundreds of rockets towards southern Israel, beginning at approximately 6:30 am on the local time of the 7th.
Tragically, one Israeli woman lost her life, and at least 15 others sustained injuries from rockets launched from the Gaza Strip. In southern Israel, Palestinian militants have reportedly crossed the separation barrier, taking civilians hostage in Opakim and other areas, and engaging in confrontations with Israeli soldiers, as reported by Haaretz.
In a statement, Commander Mohammad Deif, leader of the military wing of Hamas, claimed responsibility for the attacks, proclaiming, “Today is a momentous day to end the Israeli occupation. We have resolved to halt the power’s crimes without them escaping the consequences. It is now over,” he declared.
Hamas further declared, “We announce Operation ‘Al-Aqsa Flood.’ In the first 20 minutes alone, we fired over 5,000 rockets,” rallying all Palestinians to join the fight. Islamic Jihad, another Palestinian armed group, also announced their participation in the offensive.
Israeli Soldiers Set for Deployment
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Meanwhile, the Israeli police chief stated, “This is a war situation. The Gaza Strip is subjecting us to massive attacks. Fighting is occurring in 21 locations throughout the southern region,” leading to the prohibition of civilian movement in the area.
The Israeli military has also declared a state of emergency in an 80km area near the Gaza Strip’s separation wall, anticipating retaliation from Hamas. The military warned that Hamas not only launched rocket attacks but also infiltrated its members into Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has convened an emergency meeting with ministers responsible for security to discuss response measures.
This latest attack by Hamas is expected to be the most significant armed conflict since the ’11-day war’ between Hamas and Israel in May 2021, which erupted amid clashes over the holy Al-Aqsa Mosque.
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2023/10/07 16:13 Sent
Hamas “fires 5,000 rockets”… Eight militants infiltrate Israel and take civilians hostage
Israeli Police Chief: “War situation, fighting in 21 regions”… Civilian movement prohibited
1 Israeli woman killed, 15 injured… Israeli army declares state of emergency
Biggest armed conflict since ’11 day war’ expected in May 2021
A building in Gedera, southern Israel, was engulfed in flames after being attacked by Hamas rockets.
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(Cairo = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Sang-hoon = Hamas, the armed political faction that controls the Gaza Strip in Palestine, has launched a large-scale attack against Israel.
Israel declared a special state of emergency and threatened retaliation against Hamas, increasing tensions.
According to local media, including the daily Haaretz, on the 7th (local time), Hamas launched hundreds of rockets towards southern Israel starting around 6:30 am that day.
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At least one Israeli woman was killed and at least 15 others injured by a rocket from the Gaza Strip.
In southern Israel, Haaretz reported that Palestinian militants who crossed the separation barrier were taking civilians hostage in Opakim and other areas and confronting Israeli soldiers.
Commander Mohammad Deif, who heads the military wing of Hamas, claimed responsibility for the shelling in a statement, saying, “Today is a great day to end the Israeli occupation. We have decided to end the crimes of the power occupy (Israel). ) their rampage without taking responsibility “It’s over now,” he said.
Hamas continued, “We declare Operation ‘Al-Aqsa Flood’. In the first 20 minutes, we fired more than 5,000 rockets,” and urged all Palestinians to join the fight.
Meanwhile, the Palestinian armed group Islamic Jihad also announced that they had joined the Hamas offensive against Israel.
Israeli soldiers preparing to deploy.
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The Israeli police chief said in a statement, “This is a war situation. We are under tremendous attack from the Gaza Strip. Fighting is taking place in 21 locations in the southern region,” and prohibited the movement of civilians throughout the southern region.
The Israeli military also declared a special state of emergency in an area up to 80km from the separation wall of the Gaza Strip and predicted retaliation against Hamas, saying that Hamas was not only shooting rockets but also infiltrating its members into Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held an emergency meeting with security-related ministers and began discussing response measures.
The latest attack by Hamas is expected to be the biggest since the ’11 day war’ between Israel and Hamas in May 2021, which took place amid clashes over the holy Al-Aqsa Mosque.
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