Israel suffers attack with 5,000 missiles and declares war on Hamas

Israel suffers attack with 5,000 missiles and declares war on Hamas

The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahuannounced a declaration of war in response to a surprise and large-scale attack by the extremist group Hamaswhich has already resulted in at least 100 fatalities. Authorities fear that this tragic toll could rise as the situation continues to unfold. In a video message, Netanyahu promised that the Hamas would pay an “unprecedented price” for the offensive, which reportedly involved the launch of more than 5,000 rockets.

This surprise attack, which occurred exactly 50 years after the start of the Civil War, Yom Kippursurprised Israel by combining infiltrations of armed men into Israeli cities with an intense barrage of rockets fired from the Strip Gaza. The Armed Forces of Israel reported that dozens of militants infiltrated by land, sea and air, including some who used paragliders to reach their target.

This episode represents an unprecedented infiltration of an unknown number of fighters from the Hamas in Israel from Gaza and marks one of the most serious escalations in the conflict israeli-palestine of recent years. The last major conflict between Israel and the Hamas occurred during a 10-day war in 2021.

The tragic toll continues to mount, with at least 100 Israelis killed and hundreds injured in the attacks, according to the Israeli ambulance service. Israelwhich unfortunately predict an increase in statistics. In addition, Israeli press reports indicate that approximately 50 Israelis were taken hostage by the Hamas near the border with the Strip Gaza.

The situation is further complicated by clashes in southern Israeli cities between groups of Palestinian fighters and security forces, with multiple scenes of ongoing violence. Meanwhile, in Gazaresidents face fear and uncertainty, searching for supplies and shelter as fighting intensifies, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis and global concerns over rising violence in the region.

(With information from national and international agencies and GloboNews)

Source: Atrevida

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