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A fierce conflict broke out after the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas mounted a massive rocket attack on Israel early on Saturday and sent fighters across the border triggering what Israel called a full scale war. As rockets and missiles rained and gunbattles broke out between Palestinian fighters and Israeli security forces, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is "at war". At least 300 people have died and countless are wounded in Israel, as fighting raged. According to foreign media reports on Sunday morning, in Gaza, at least 232 Palestinians have died and more than 1,600 are wounded as Israel launched air strikes. Hamas claimed kidnapping of Israeli soldiers while authenticated media reports showed capture of civilians, including women. A lowdown of the raging conflict:
Number of Israeli residents injured as result of escalation up to 2,382
09 Oct 2023, 08:14 amThe number of Israeli residents hospitalized as a result of the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has increased to 2,382, The Times of Israel newspaper reported on Monday, citing the latest data by the Health Ministry.
Earlier reports indicated that 2,315 people were injured as a result of the conflict's escalation, while over 700 were killed.
Death toll due to ongoing conflict crosses 1,000
09 Oct 2023, 05:13 amMore than 1,000 people have died in Israel and Palestine after the surprise rocket attack on Saturday by Hamas triggered a war in the region.
"More than 700 people have been killed in Israel, while more than 400 Palestinians have been killed, according to authorities. Some 2,300 others have been wounded in Gaza, with power cuts threatening lives of hundreds of injured and patients," the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza was quoted as saying by CNN.
1,23,000 Palestinians flee their homes in Gaza due to armed conflict
09 Oct 2023, 05:11 am
More than 1,23,000 Palestinians have been forced to flee their homes in the Gaza Strip as the Palestinian-Israeli conflict escalates, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Sunday.
"As of 21:00, 123,538 Palestinians had been displaced in Gaza," the OCHA said in a statement.
Number of Israeli residents injured as result of escalation up to 2,382
09 Oct 2023, 05:09 amThe number of Israeli residents hospitalized as a result of the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has increased to 2,382, The Times of Israel newspaper reported on Monday, citing the latest data by the Health Ministry.
Earlier reports indicated that 2,315 people were injured as a result of the conflict's escalation, while over 700 were killed.
US moves carrier strike group to eastern Mediterranean
09 Oct 2023, 01:10 amThe United States has begun moving USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to the Eastern Mediterranean.
This includes the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), as well as the Arleigh-Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116), USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS Carney (DDG 64), and USS Roosevelt (DDG 80).
"USCENTCOM stands firmly with our Israeli and regional partners to address the risks of any party seeking to expand the conflict," said General Michael
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) October 8, 2023
"Erik" Kurilla, Commander, U.S. Central Command.https://t.co/URHNRuPLkV pic.twitter.com/Dgclz8PuwC
Death toll due to ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas group crosses 1,000
08 Oct 2023, 10:19 pmMore than 1,000 people have died in Israel and Palestine since the Hamas group members launched an attack against Israel on Saturday.
"More than 700 people have been killed in Israel, while more than 400 Palestinians have been killed, according to authorities. Some 2,300 others have been wounded in Gaza, with power cuts threatening "lives of hundreds of injuries and patients," the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza was quoted as saying by CNN.
Israel has declared war on Hamas and initiated airstrikes in response to this fierce attack.
Swords of Iron—42 hours in.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 8, 2023
These are the NUMBERS.
This is the reality of Israel right now. pic.twitter.com/eUSNBFRgB2
The Israel Defense Forces told CNN that Israel has "severely degraded the capabilities" of the Palestinian militant group Hamas as airstrikes on Gaza continued into early Monday.
Israel Defense Forces said 2150 people have been injured in the attack so far.
IDF shares images of 'war crimes committed by Hamas
08 Oct 2023, 10:18 pmThis is incriminating evidence of the war crimes committed by the Hamas terrorist organization. pic.twitter.com/gM9mWZVkeG
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 9, 2023
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with several world leaders including Ukraine President
08 Oct 2023, 10:50 amA tweet posted on the official X handle of the Israel PM said: "Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, all of whom expressed unreserved support for Israel's right to defend itself as necessary."
Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, all of whom expressed unreserved support for Israel's right to defend itself as necessary.
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) October 8, 2023
Amid heavy firing by Gaza militants, Israel music festival attendees seen running for lives in new viral video
08 Oct 2023, 10:47 amAs Israel was hit by an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip on Saturday morning, hundreds of people attending an Israeli music festival were caught in a video running for their lives amid heavy firing by militants at them.
The Music Festival that was taking place in the Kibbutz of Urim, in Israel, before Hamas terrorists invaded the Gaza Strip. Terrorist arrived shooting at the party participants, killing and injuring many of them. Some of them were taken into Gaza #Israel #IsraelUnderAttack pic.twitter.com/BBQNT7dNhc
— Deborah Turnley (@WolfsMuse) October 8, 2023
At least 100 Israelis currently held captive in Gaza: Government
08 Oct 2023, 09:29 am
Gaza: IDF says its fighter jets just struck Hamas terrorist targets
08 Oct 2023, 08:23 amIDF says its fighter jets just struck Hamas terrorist targets in Gaza that were used to attack Israel.
War in Israel–last 30 hours. pic.twitter.com/EdCarXTqg0
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 8, 2023
Hamas Attack: 500 Israelis die as fighting continues near Gaza
08 Oct 2023, 07:59 amThe number of people dead due to the surprise attack by Hamas in Israel on Saturday has touched 500, media reports said.
Zaka, an emergency rescue service that specializes in handling the bodies of the dead, told CNN Sunday that it had confirmed “around 500” people are dead.
Photo Courtesy: Xinhua/UNI
Israeli army strikes in 'area in Lebanon' in response to firing
08 Oct 2023, 02:32 amThe Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Sunday that it was striking "the area in Lebanon" in response to fire from the area.
"IDF Artillery is currently striking the area in Lebanon from where a shooting was carried out," the IDF said on Telegram, adding that it "has been taking preparational measures for this type of possibility and will continue to operate in all regions and at any time necessary to ensure the safety of the Israeli civilians."
Hezbollah claims responsibility for targeting Israeli sites: CNN
08 Oct 2023, 02:28 amAccording to CNN, the Lebanese group Hezbollah claimed responsibility for targeting three Israeli sites in an area known as Shebaa Farms using missiles and artillery. It issued a statement on Sunday.
Over 300 killed as Israel-Palestine war escalates following over 5000 rocket attacks by Hamas. Photo courtesy: UNI
Israeli security forces secure control of Sderot police station : CNN
08 Oct 2023, 02:26 amIsrael’s southern district police forces and soldiers from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday secured control of Sderot police station, according to a southern district police spokesperson, quoted CNN.
“Starting in the morning, the southern district police forces and IDF soldiers are working to neutralize terrorists who infiltrated the Sderot station,” the police spokesperson said. “A short time ago, full control was achieved.”
CNN reports: About 10 armed “terrorists” were “neutralized,” after the forces were ordered to carry out live fire “by all means” on the station where “the terrorists were entrenched,” the spokesperson said.
Live briefing from Tel Aviv—with an IDF Spokesperson LTC (Res.) Jonathan Conricus
Live briefing from Tel Aviv—with an IDF Spokesperson LTC (Res.) Jonathan Conricus https://t.co/nOU4IDlsQx
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 7, 2023
Israeli woman being kidnapped by Hamas video goes viral
08 Oct 2023, 02:23 amHamas = ISIS
— David Saranga (@DavidSaranga) October 7, 2023
Same ideology, different names.
The footage coming out of southern Israel makes this absolutely clear.
In the video: Hamas terrorists kidnapped an Israeli young woman earlier today. #Israel_under_attack #IsraelUnderAttack pic.twitter.com/QVtQBWgInA
Death toll in Israel crosses 300 in Hamas attack
08 Oct 2023, 02:21 amIsraeli newspaper Jerusalem Post reported, citing the country's health ministry, that the death toll has exceeded 300 people, and more than 1,500 people have been injured in the conflict so far.
According to an unofficial report, approximately 750 Israelis are currently missing.@JoanMargulies@SamHalpern1#MissingPersons | #IsraelUnderAttack | #Hamashttps://t.co/aD7hbKUVsi
— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) October 8, 2023
While Israeli men, women, and children are kidnapped, tortured, and killed, pro-Palestinian demonstrators appear to celebrate in the streets.@SamHalpern1#IsraelUnderAttack | #Celebrations | #Londonhttps://t.co/V2b6bwfTpq
— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) October 8, 2023
Attack on residential buildings in Gaza by Hamas
08 Oct 2023, 02:19 amBREAKING: Residential building in Gaza has been destroyed by aerial bombs as Hamas continues to target innocent people in Israel.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 7, 2023
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu has declared war in response to the attacks, saying “the enemy will pay a price it has never known before.”
Biden has… pic.twitter.com/geolNC5ypg
X video by British politician shows Hamas on rampage in Gaza Strip neighbourhood
08 Oct 2023, 02:17 amHamas terrorists on the rampage in a neighbourhood near the Gaza Strip. #Israel #Hamas #Palestine #Palestinian #IronDome #Gaza #TelAviv pic.twitter.com/z0x1vBZUQV
— Paul Golding (@GoldingBF) October 7, 2023
US condemns attack by Hamas, stands by Israel
08 Oct 2023, 02:16 amWe will never fail to have Israel’s back. pic.twitter.com/3JM8d665iJ
— President Biden (@POTUS) October 8, 2023
Over 300 killed in Israel in large-scale attack by Palestinian group Hamas
08 Oct 2023, 02:14 amMore than 300 were killed in Israel in a surprise large-scale attack by the Palestinian group Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to reduce its Gaza hideouts to "rubble". In Gaza, more than 230 have been killed in Israel's response.
RIGHT NOW: Barzilai Medical Center—in southern Israel—was targeted by Hamas rocket fire.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 8, 2023
Hours before the strike, Dr. Chezy Levy, the Director of the medical center, and his staff moved patients to safety.
This is indiscriminate fire against civilians. The IDF will not stand… pic.twitter.com/OS0HLo3CQU
Israel to cut off electricity supply to Gaza
08 Oct 2023, 02:13 amIsrael ready to launch ground operation on Gaza
08 Oct 2023, 02:12 am232 killed, 1600 wounded in Gaza as Israel launches air strikes on Gaza
08 Oct 2023, 02:12 am
Air India cancels flights to and from Israel as country declares retaliatory 'Operation Iron Swords' against Hamas
08 Oct 2023, 02:11 am
At least 150 people are reported killed and 1,100 wounded in Israel after the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched attacks
08 Oct 2023, 02:10 am
Israel declares 'Operation Iron Swords' against Hamas militants
08 Oct 2023, 02:10 amIsrael has declared 'Operation Iron Swords' against Hamas militants, involving a coordinated attack by the Israel Air Force. Dozens of fighter jets have been deployed to target the Hamas militant group in various locations across the Gaza Strip.
Death toll rises to 100 in Israel in Palestinian militant group Hamas's biggest attack in years
08 Oct 2023, 02:09 amhttps://www.justearthnews.com/news-details/6690/israel-palestine-war-150-dead-over-1-000-injured-in-hamas-attack.html
'We will win this war': Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant
08 Oct 2023, 02:07 am"Hamas has made a grave mistake this morning and launched a war against the State of Israel," Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said in a statement.
"IDF troops (Israeli army) are fighting against the enemy at every location," he said. "I call on all of Israel's citizens to follow security instructions. The State of Israel will win this war," he said in a video statement on X.
Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant following an operational situation assessment held this morning: The Hamas [terrorist organization] has made a grave mistake this morning and launched a war against the State of Israel. IDF troops are fighting against the enemy at every… pic.twitter.com/8fkoEU3IcZ
— Joe Truzman (@JoeTruzman) October 7, 2023
After surprise rocket attack, Hamas militants enter Israel's cities, kidnap, shoot people
08 Oct 2023, 02:05 amDisturbing videos circulating on social media on Saturday showed civilians being targeted by Hamas militants in Israel's southern cities near Gaza, using motorcycles, SUVs, and even paragliders to infiltrate the towns.
Just surreal! Footage of Palestinian Hamas terrorists who infiltrated into Israel from Gaza, firing at residents in Sderot from an SUV. pic.twitter.com/ffUO5XwG1I
— Arsen Ostrovsky (@Ostrov_A) October 7, 2023
Hamas infiltrates Israel, fires over 5000 rockets; Israel launches retaliatory attack, calls it a war
08 Oct 2023, 02:01 amHamas militants infiltrated Israel from Gaza amidst intense rocket fire, killing at least 40 people. There are reports of several Israelis being kidnapped and taken back to Gaza as hostages. In retaliation, Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Gaza, resulting in the deaths of 198 people, according to Palestinian officials, reported BBC.
NEW: Hamas is currently going on a killing spree, murdering men, women and children in Israel and parading dead bodies around.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 7, 2023
This is the most serious escalation between Israel and Hamas since the 10-day war in 2021.
The attack from Hamas, who is funded by Iran, comes just… pic.twitter.com/Paxe5eyD27
A distant view of rockets flying towards Israel.#Israel #Hamas #Palestine #Palestinian #IronDome #Gaza #TelAviv pic.twitter.com/ZjCSNtqG37
— Paul Golding (@GoldingBF) October 7, 2023