Israel is in the midst of one of the worst terrorist attacks in recent history as Gaza-based Hamas launched launched multi-pronged assault. At least 2o Israelis were killed and hundreds wounded early morning Saturday as Hamas fighters infiltrated Israeli southern border after firing more than 2000 rockets.reported that “some 2,200 rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory.
Social media posts from Gaza depict hundreds of Hamas forces reportedly pouring into Israel. Homes in Netiv Haasara were torched by terrorists who are holding residents hostage, encountering only local security squads and no military presence. Israeli media reports residents have expressed feelings of abandonment.
An ongoing hostage situation is reported by Hebrew-language media in the southern city of Ofakim, some 20 kilometers from the border with the Gaza Strip.Israeli police officers are fighting Hamas terrorists who took over a civilian house in southern Israel. God keep them safe. Rockets have targeted several cities, including Tel Aviv, Rishon Lezion, Holon, and Bat Yam. Jerusalem also heard sirens multiple times.