On Saturday, the Hamas militant group launched an unprecedented and multi-faceted assault on Israel, resulting in a death toll of at least 200 people and leaving over 1,000 individuals wounded, as reported by the Israeli rescue service Zaka. This attack stands as the deadliest Israel has experienced in decades, as Hamas militants utilized sea, air, and land infiltration to target communities, surprising Israelis during a significant holiday.
In retaliation, Israel’s response has led to the deaths of at least 198 individuals in the Gaza Strip, with over 1,610 reported injuries, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
In a startling and unprecedented early morning assault on Saturday, Hamas militants launched thousands of rockets and sent dozens of fighters into Israeli towns near the Gaza Strip, all of this happening during a major Jewish holiday. This surprise attack resulted in the loss of many lives and left the entire country in a state of shock. Israel officially declared itself at war with Hamas in response to this aggression, initiating airstrikes in Gaza and pledging to exact an “unprecedented price” in retaliation.
