Israel - Palestinian militants launch massive attack, 7 Oct 2023

[MassGuy]

GazaCNN —
Multiple militants from Gaza have entered Israeli territory, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Saturday, shortly after a barrage of rockets left one person dead and at least three injured.

Palestinian militant group Hamas claimed responsibility for the rocket attack.

Hamas military commander Muhammad Al-Deif released a recorded message, announcing operation “Al-Aqsa Storm” and saying the Palestinian militant group “targeted the enemy positions, airports and military positions with 5,000 rockets.”

The IDF has warned Israelis who live near Gaza to stay in their homes.

One person died and at least three were injured when a barrage of rockets was fired from Gaza toward Israel Saturday morning, Israel’s Magen David Adom (MDA) rescue service said.


The rockets, which were witnessed by a CNN producer in Gaza, prompted sirens as far north as the Tel Aviv area, east to Beer Sheva, and many other locations in between.

A woman in her 70s in Kfar Aviv in the Gderot region died following the barrage, the MDA said.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/07/middleeast/sirens-israel-rocket-attack-gaza-intl-hnk/index.html

 

[MassGuy]

BREAKING: Israel declares state of war following numerous infiltrations and rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip; multiple civilian fatalities in Sderot

https://x.com/bnonews/status/1710526773476118728?s=46&t=1LeaTK_fug_ONwN11qOyUw

 

[MassGuy]

JERUSALEM -- Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip carried out an unprecedented infiltration Saturday into southern Israel and fired thousands of rockets into the country as the ruling Hamas militant group announced the beginning of a new operation.

Israel began striking targets in Gaza in response, setting the stage for what was likely to be a new heavy round of fighting between the bitter enemies.

Videos posted on social media showed what appeared to be uniformed Palestinian gunmen inside the Israeli border town of Sderot. A video from Gaza showed what looked like the lifeless body of an Israeli soldier being trampled by an angry crowd shouting “God is Great.” Another video appeared to show Palestinian militants dragging away a live Israeli soldier on a motorcycle. Other videos showed a crowd of Palestinian men dancing around and atop an Israeli tank that was on fire. The authenticity of the videos could not immediately be verified.

Hamas surprise attack out of Gaza stuns Israel and leaves hundreds dead in fighting, retaliation

Hamas militants have fired thousands of rockets and sent dozens of fighters into Israeli towns near the Gaza Strip in an unprecedented surprise early morning attack during a major Jewish holiday

abcnews.go.com

 

[PommyMommy]

Gaza terrorists launch surprise attack on Israel with rocket barrages and infiltrations​

Palestinian terrorists in the Gaza Strip launched massive rocket barrages at southern and central Israel on Saturday morning, combined with an assault by dozens of gunmen who infiltrated the border town of Sderot, clashing with Israel Defense Force troops. At least one person was killed and 15 wounded in the strikes, and casualties were reported from Sderot.

The unprecedented surprise attack by terrorists in the Gaza Strip started a few minutes before 7 a.m. with hundreds of rockets fired at Israel. It came a day after Israel and the Arab world marked the 50th anniversary of the surprise attack by Egypt and Syria that launched the Yom Kippur War.

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant rushed to Tel Aviv to consult with security chiefs. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was also to take part. The IDF said it was moving to a “state of war readiness” and Gallant authorized a widespread call-up of reserves.

[...]

 

[PommyMommy]

Israel-Palestine escalation updates: Gaza under bombardment

These are the updates for the escalation between Palestinian fighters and Israel military on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

www.aljazeera.com

15m ago
(06:16 GMT)

Here’s what has happened so far​

• Al Qassam Bridages, the military wing of Hamas, has announced a major operation against Israel.
• It says the operation involves thousands of rockets from the besieged Palestinian enclave towards Israel, in response to the ongoing provocations in Al-Aqsa and the measures taken towards Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
• The rockets fired from Gaza are believed to have landed in Ashkelon and least one person was killed in the Kfar Aviv area of Israel.
• Warning sirens have been sounded in and around Gaza as well as central and southern Israel-as far as Tel Aviv and Occupied East Jerusalem. The Israeli Army has also urged residents near the border area with Gaza to remain indoors.
• Pictures and videos have emerged of armed Hamas soldiers on vehicles in Israel. The Israeli military radio is reporting that Palestinian armed men have “infiltrated” from Gaza into Israel.
  
  
  Smoke rising from the direction of the Israeli cities of Ashdod and Gedera following rocket

 

[MassGuy]

The images and videos coming out of Israel are horrific. Civilians gunned down in their homes, in their cars, and on the streets. I saw one video of several elderly people shot dead at a bus stop. That’s not to mention the destruction caused by the thousands of rockets that were launched.

Untold hundreds of people are likely already dead, and this only began a few hours ago. It doesn’t appear this is anywhere near the conclusion.

 

[PommyMommy]

Israel-Palestine escalation updates: Gaza under bombardment

These are the updates for the escalation between Palestinian fighters and Israel military on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

www.aljazeera.com

1m ago
(06:51 GMT)

‘We can overcome all those who wish us harm’: Israel’s Herzog​

Israeli leader Isaac Herzog says that Israel is facing a very difficult moment amid the attacks from Gaza.

I wish to offer strength to the army and rescue services, he said, adding: “I send my encouragement and strength to all the residents of Israel who are under attack.”

“We can overcome all those who wish us harm,” the Israeli president said in a post on social media platform X.

8m ago

(06:43 GMT)

US official condemns ‘indiscriminate’ attack on Israel​

Stephanie Hallett, the charge d’affaires at the US embassy in Jerusalem, has slammed the rocket attacks from Gaza against Israel.

“I condemn the indiscriminate rocket fire by Hamas terrorists against Israeli civilians,” she said in a statement on social media platform X.

“I am in contact with Israeli officials, and fully support Israel’s right to defend itself from such terrorist act,” she added.

15m ago
(06:36 GMT)

Attackers are on streets of Israeli town: Resident​

A resident of Be’eri has told Israeli media that attackers are on the streets of the small town near the fence with Gaza.

“I can hear gunfire,” Dvir Efrat said, teling Channel 12 she was keeping quiet and staying barricaded in her home with a knife.

21m ago
(06:29 GMT)

Israeli cabinet to convene at 10:00 GMT​

The Israeli cabinet is expected to hold a meeting at 1pm (10:00 GMT) in the headquarters of the Ministry of Defence.

Meanwhile, disruptions are being reported at Ben Gurion airport due to the escalation.

 

[PommyMommy]

Palestinian gunmen infiltrate Israel after rocket barrage from Gaza - BBC News
Posted at 23:5423:54

'I can see rockets flying from everywhere'​

Rushdi Abualouf
Reporting from Gaza City


From my position on the rooftop I can see rockets flying from the east, the south, the north, from everywhere.

Hamas TV is saying that 2,000 more rockets were fired, in addition to the 5,000 that the Hamas chief commander announced at the beginning of this operation.

We are talking about two and a half hours of non-stop firing.

 

[DeDee]

This is chilling news. Pray for Israel.

A bit of history lesson to remind us:

Article Two of the Hamas Covenant reads, "The Islamic Resistance Movement is one of the wings of Muslim Brotherhood in Palestine."

 

[DeDee]

CNN Live Feed

Israel Vs Palestine | Militants Infiltrate Israel From Gaza As Hamas Claims Major Rocket Attack​

 

[PommyMommy]

Israelis across the country—on Shabbat and the holiday of Simchat Torah—woke up to sirens sounding and Hamas firing rockets at them from Gaza this morning.

We will defend ourselves.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1710522378860511633

NOW: Sirens sounding in Jerusalem and surrounding areas

https://twitter.com/x/status/1710525114880516370

 

[PommyMommy]

Civilians and soldiers held hostage in Gaza, says Israel – as it happened

This blog is now closed.

www.theguardian.com

 

[DeDee]

Israel : Hamas launches rocket attack on Tel Aviv​

 

[MassGuy]

This is chilling news. Pray for Israel.

A bit of history lesson to remind us:

Article Two of the Hamas Covenant reads, "The Islamic Resistance Movement is one of the wings of Muslim Brotherhood in Palestine."

It's sickening to see the celebrations taking place in Gaza; it's reminiscent of 9/11. They dragged the body of an Israeli soldier out of a vehicle, and a crowd danced around him, chanting and dancing.

 

[PommyMommy]

Israel-Palestine escalation updates: Gaza under bombardment

These are the updates for the escalation between Palestinian fighters and Israel military on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

www.aljazeera.com

25m ago
(07:05 GMT)

Hamas political chief to deliver speech​

We’re getting word that Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas’s political bureau, will deliver a speech shortly.

19m ago
(07:11 GMT)

We are waging a battle of resistance and dignity to defend Al-Aqsa: Hamas​

We now have the statement by Ismail Haniya, the head of Hamas’ political bureau, as promised earlier.

Here’s an excerpt:

“The enemy besieging Gaza has planned to surprise it and escalate the aggression against our people in the Gaza Strip, in addition to the settlement and aggression that continues every moment in the West Bank, which seeks to uproot our people and expel them from their land, and the crimes of the occupation against our people in the 1948s, as it stands behind all the killing and assassination operations there, and the occupation’s continuation of detaining our prisoners for decades, and reneging on agreements when he re-arrested those liberated from the swap deal.

“For all of this, we are waging a battle of honour, resistance and dignity to defend Al-Aqsa, under the title that was announced by Brother Commander-in-Chief Abu Khaled Al-Deif, “Al-Aqsa Flood”. This flood began in Gaza and will extend to the West Bank and abroad, and every place where our people and nation are present.”

 

[PommyMommy]

Palestinian gunmen infiltrate Israel after rocket barrage from Gaza - BBC News

Posted at 0:140:14

BREAKING Israeli Defense Forces declare 'state of readiness for war'​

The Israel Defense Forces says it is declaring "a state of readiness for war” in response to the surprise attack from Gaza.
The defence minister has approved a call-up for military reservists.
The Israeli military has begun to carry out retaliatory airstrikes in the Gaza Strip and has warned that Hamas will pay a very heavy price.

Posted at 0:420:42

Hamas has made a grave mistake - Israel defence minister​

Israel's defence minister says that Hamas launched a war against Israel.
Yoav Gallant said in a statement: "Hamas has made a grave mistake this morning and launched a war against the State of Israel".
He added that IDF troops are "fighting against the enemy at every location".

Civilians and soldiers held hostage in Gaza, says Israel – as it happened

This blog is now closed.

www.theguardian.com

3m ago08.49 BST

IDF fighter jets striking Hamas targets in Gaza​

Dozens of IDF fighter jets are currently striking a number of targets belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip.

More details to follow.

 

[katydid23]

My neighbour is visiting her grandparents in Tel Aviv right now. I am feeding her cat until Oct 12th.

What a nightmare to see the news footage. She was going to be taking them on a trip down the coast. I hope they are OK.

I tried to text but her phone seems to be turned off.

 

[PommyMommy]

Israel-Palestine escalation updates: Gaza under bombardment

These are the updates for the escalation between Palestinian fighters and Israel military on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

www.aljazeera.com

Latest pictures from the ground​

A Palestinian man takes a selfie in front of a burning Israeli military vehicle [Yasser Qudih/Reuters]

Israeli firefighters extinguish fire after a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip hit a parking lot in Ashkelon, southern Israel [Tsafrir Abayov/Reuters]

Smoke rises in the aftermath of rocket barrages that were launched from Gaza, in Ashkelon [Amir Cohen/Reuters]

33s ago
(07:57 GMT)

Israel says dozens of jets carrying out strikes on Gaza strikes​

The Israeli army says dozens of fighter jets are carrying out attacks on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip.
The Army said on X that it will provide further information soon.

 

[DeDee]

Look. Hamas etal has attacked Israel by land, air and sea. I didn't know Palestine had a Navy. Who provided a fleet of battleships? And, all over Paragliding soldiers are landing, locked and loaded.

Folks on TT are posting their Ring and Nest Cam footage of the attackers trying to break into their homes.

There are Hamas terrorists/soldiers loaded onto tanks and into Jeeps with heavy artillery as the invasion continues.

 

[PommyMommy]

Palestinian gunmen infiltrate Israel after rocket barrage from Gaza - BBC News
Posted at 0:530:53

Latest hospital figures​

We've heard from a few hospitals in Israel about the number of people currently being treated after the surprise attacks earlier:

• Barzilai hospital in Ashkelon say they are treating 68 victims, some in serious condition
• Soroka hospital in Beer Sheva say 80 victims are being treated there, with also some in a serious condition

We will continue to updates these numbers throughout the day.

Israel-Palestine escalation updates: Gaza under bombardment

These are the updates for the escalation between Palestinian fighters and Israel military on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

www.aljazeera.com

1m ago
(08:04 GMT)

Israel says more than 2,200 rockets fired to Israel​

Daniel Hagari, Israeli army spokesman, says more than 2,200 rockets have been fired into Israel since 6:30am.
Hagari added that Hamas members infiltrated from land, sea and air.

Civilians and soldiers held hostage in Gaza, says Israel – as it happened

This blog is now closed.

www.theguardian.com

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