Hamas terrorists fired 5,000 rockets into Israeli territory from the Gaza Strip on the morning of October 7. At the same time, sabotage groups penetrated into Israeli territory.
The radical Palestinian group Hamas announced the launch of an operation called Al-Aqsa Storm against Israel. On the morning of October 7, 5,000 rockets were fired into Israel. The south and center of the country were hit, including Tel Aviv. There are dead and wounded. Militants have entered the country, and there are street battles in several cities. Correspondent.net following events in Israel online.
War with Israel. Text broadcast
October 7th
12:19 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the people of Israel: “We are at war. Not operations, not battles. Wars.” He assured that Hamas will “pay” for today’s attack and called on Israeli citizens to obey the army’s orders.
12:07 Hamas controls seven Israeli communities near the Gaza Strip, local journalists report, citing the IDF.
11:46 Mosque loudspeakers across Jerusalem are calling on Muslims and Palestinians to rise up and wage a “holy war” against the Israel Defense Forces and the Israeli government.
11:40 Social networks reported that Hamas militants entered the territory of Israel not only in cars and motorcycles, but also in a hang glider.
11:07 The IDF command announced the anti-terrorist operation Iron Swords. The statement said the IDF is ready to repel attacks not only in the south, but also in the north of the country. Hezbollah is expected to support Hamas.
10:49 The leadership of the Izaddin al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, said at least 35 Israeli soldiers and civilians had been transported to the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, videos are appearing on social networks showing Hamas militants shooting residents of Sderot in southern Israel. Many corpses of civilians were killed by militants in the streets.
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10:21 A state of emergency has been declared within a radius of 80 km from the Gaza Strip. The special zone includes Tel Aviv.
10:15 The Islamic Jihad terrorist organization said its fighters were participating in Operation Al-Aqsa Storm alongside Hamas forces. Palestinian sources reported that the abducted Israeli soldiers have been transported to Gaza.
10:57 Residents of Israeli villages located near the border of the Gaza Strip say that militants dressed in Israeli military uniforms are knocking on the doors of houses. The battle continues on the borders. The most intense shelling is carried out in areas located 15-30 km from the Gaza border.
10:44 The siren sounds in Tel Aviv, Holon, Rishon Lezion, Beer Sheva, Ashdod. The Iron Dome missile defense system is operational. At least five explosions were heard in central Israel.
09:58 A spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces command declared a state of war, with the IDF striking targets in the Gaza Strip. Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Galant announced a massive call-up of reservists. Rocket attacks continue in southern and central Israel.
09:23 The Israeli army has lost control of one of its bases on the Gaza border at the Erez checkpoint, Al Jazeera reports.
08:26 The ambulance service reported that at 07:55, one person died and at least 15 were injured as a result of the rocket attacks. Rocket attacks were recorded in Jerusalem, and explosions were also heard in other central areas of Israel.
08:14 The head of the military wing of Hamas, Muhammad Deif, issued a statement: “The enemy has desecrated Al-Aqsa and dared to attack the Temple of the Prophet. The inhabitants riot and steal, the occupation regime has violated freedoms and rights of prisoners. We announce the start of Operation Al-Aqsa Storm.”
Daif said that on the morning of October 7, 5,000 rockets were fired into Israel. At the same time, he spoke not only to the militants in Gaza, but also to all the Arab people, calling on them to “disrupt the borders and dams.” A special appeal was made to the “resistance forces” in Lebanon, Iraq, Syria and Yemen: “Now, everyone who has a rifle must get it, because the time has come.”
07:49 There have been reports of deaths and injuries as a result of rocket attacks. The Israeli Armed Forces – the IDF – announced the infiltration of terrorists from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory, and a battle was taking place.
07:01 In central and southern Israel, sirens warning of rocket attacks and explosions could be heard from 6:29. The Iron Dome missile defense system is operational. Sources in Gaza announced a massive shelling of Israeli territory. In some places, rocket debris damaged residential buildings and vehicles. Israeli police have strongly advised residents of border areas to isolate themselves and not leave their homes.
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