At least 22 persons killed as Hamas launches surprise massive attack on Israel

7 October 2023, 03:25 PM

Israel underwent massive rocket attack from the Gaza Strip on the morning of Oct. 7, as the Palestinian group Hamas declared the start of a new large-scale terrorist attack against Israel.

At least 22 people have been reported dead, and at least 545 others injured due to the extensive rocket barrage launched from Gaza into Israel, CNN reported, citing Israeli rescue services.

In a rare public statement, Mohammed Deif, the leader of the terrorist group Hamas’ military wing, announced that the armed group had initiated a new operation against Israel.

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As part of the operation named “Storm of Al-Aqsa,” Hamas had purportedly fired 5,000 rockets at Israel on Oct. 7, Deif said.

Rockets fired from the Gaza Strip at Israel (Фото: REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa)
Rockets fired from the Gaza Strip at Israel / Photo: REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa

There has also been an unprecedented number of reports of Palestinian militants infiltrating southern Israel. The Israeli authorities have instructed residents of the region to stay at home.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant have convened an emergency meeting with Israel’s military leadership to discuss the situation.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced a “state of war” alert in anticipation of potential infiltration by Hamas militants into the country and rocket attacks.

“The Israel Defense Forces will protect Israeli civilians, and the terrorist organization Hamas will pay a heavy price for its actions,” the IDF said.

REUTERS/Mohammed Salem TPX
Photo: REUTERS/Mohammed Salem TPX
A destroyed Israeli tank on the border between Israel and Gaza (Фото: REUTERS/Mohammed Fayq Abu Mostafa)
A destroyed Israeli tank on the border between Israel and Gaza / Photo: REUTERS/Mohammed Fayq Abu Mostafa
Palestinians carry the body of a man they say is an Israeli killed by Hamas militants after they infiltrated areas on the Israel-Gaza border (Фото: REUTERS/Mohammed Fayq Abu Mostafa)
Palestinians carry the body of a man they say is an Israeli killed by Hamas militants after they infiltrated areas on the Israel-Gaza border / Photo: REUTERS/Mohammed Fayq Abu Mostafa
Rockets launched from the Gaza Strip at Israel (Фото: REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa)
Rockets launched from the Gaza Strip at Israel / Photo: REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa
The consequences of a rocket attack in the city of Ashkelon, Israel, October 7, 2023 (Фото: REUTERS/Amir Cohen)
The consequences of a rocket attack in the city of Ashkelon, Israel, October 7, 2023 / Photo: REUTERS/Amir Cohen
Consequences of the attack on Tel Aviv (Фото: REUTERS/Itai Ron)
Consequences of the attack on Tel Aviv / Photo: REUTERS/Itai Ron
Consequences of strikes on the city of Ashkelon (Фото: REUTERS/Amir Cohen)
Consequences of strikes on the city of Ashkelon / Photo: REUTERS/Amir Cohen

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