Israel-Hamas War: Over 500 Dead, Thousands Hurt As Fight Continues — Top Points
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday announced “We are at war” after a massive attack by the Hamas terror group.
He said the enemy will pay a price like they have never known before.
So far, over 500 people have been killed and more than 1,800 injured after the attack by the Palestinian terror group Hamas on Israel.
Hamas terrorists infiltrated several southern towns and launched around 5,000 rockets at the centre and south of the country.
The militants have entered the Israeli border killing defence personnel and civilians, as it launched operation 'Al-Aqsa Flood'.
Israel retaliated with operation 'Iron Swords' and vowed to end the military and government capabilities of Hamas and 'Palestinian Islamic Jihad'.
The Prime Minister of Israel has asked residents of Gaza to leave.
The Israeli government has vowed to turn Hamas-controlled areas into rubble.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia said it is closely monitoring the unprecedented situation between Israel and Palestinian factions.
US President Joe Biden expressed support for Israel following unprecedented attacks by the Hamas group as experts described the surprise action an intelligence failure on Israel's front.