LIVEBLOG: Israel's death toll passes 700; Hamas, PIJ say they captured over 130 Israelis
Netanyahu appoints ex-army general Gal Hirsch as coordinator for captive and missing Israelis
More than 600 Israelis have lost their lives in a surprise large-scale multi-front attack by the Palestinian terror group Hamas on Saturday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to the attack by vowing to reduce the group's Gaza hideouts to "rubble."
Over 2,100 people were reported wounded as a result of Hamas's massive rocket barrage, ground, air, and sea offensive, marking one of the bloodiest escalations of the conflict in decades.
Throughout the night, intense gun battles ensued between Israeli forces and hundreds of Hamas fighters in at least 22 locations across Israel, with at least two incidents involving gunmen holding hostages, as confirmed by the army.
The army described the situation, stating, "Terrorists rampaged and broke into homes, massacring civilians."
Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the nation, declaring, "We are at war," following Hamas's multi-pronged attack at dawn.
He issued a stern warning to the people of Gaza, urging them to evacuate immediately, as Israel prepared to respond with full force. Netanyahu emphasized, "We'll strike them to the bitter end and avenge with force this black day they brought on Israel and its people." He further pledged to turn all locations in which Hamas operated, and the areas it used as hideouts, into rubble.
"What happened today is unprecedented in Israel, and I will see to it that it does not happen again."
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More rocket salvos fired from Gaza on central Israel
Hamas, PIJ say they hold a combined 130 Israelis captive
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In show of support for Israel, Eiffel Tower goes dark
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U.S. Vice President calls Israeli President
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with President Isaac Herzog to express her condolences and prayers for the victims of the "heinous Hamas terrorist attacks," and "made clear that such terrorist acts are never justified." She underscored that the United States’ commitment to Israel’s security and reiterated the commitment to provide Israel all appropriate means of support.
Desert rave turned nightmare
ZAKA emergency services says 260 bodies were found at the site of the desert rave party that was massacred by Hamas terrorist infiltrators on Saturday morning
30 Israelis held hostage by PIJ
The leader of Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza claims the terror group is holding 30 Israelis captive. Israel has yet to confirm how many hostages have been captured by terrorists.
U.S. warns Iran proxy not to enter war
Senior Biden administration official confirms that a warning to Hezbollah not to join in the fighting was issued through a number of indirect channels.
U.S. deploying guided carrier missile and missile destroyer to region
U.S. Defense Secretary Austin says he has ordered the USS Ford to be moved to the Eastern Mediterranean
Multiple rocket salvos fired from Gaza on southern Israel
Reports of impact and casualties in the southern town of Netivot
Israeli President Herzog says Israel 'at war over our home'
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IDF chief: 'Now is time for war'
In his first public statement since the Hamas attack, IDF chief of general staff Herzi Halevy said "now is the time for war. Not a military operation but a war."
Israeli death toll from Hamas onslaught updated twice in quick succession, first to 650, then to 700
Southern Israel: IDF orders residents of the city of Sderot and the Mefalsim kibbutz to remain in their homes until further notice.
Death toll among IDF personnel up to 57, the Israeli military confirms
Israeli Defense Minister instructs preparation for evacuations from north
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant instructed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to begin preparations for evacuating the north, as a state of war was officially passed by the government cabinet.
The IDF were earlier instructed to evacuate residents living in the south, within two and a half miles from the Gaza Strip, following the war that erupted on Saturday when the Hamas terrorist group attacked, but had to halt the efforts on Sunday.
IDF reports ongoing firefights with Hamas terrorists in several locations in southern Israel
Netanyahu names czar for captive and missing Israelis
Israeli PM Netanyahu appoints ex-army general Gal Hirsch as coordinator for all matters pertaining to Israelis taken captive by Hamas or listed as missing.