MOSCOW, Oct 7 Senior Israeli security officials at last week they came to the conclusion that Hamas wants to avoid hostilities with Israel, as it does not want to endanger the lives of residents of the Gaza Strip, writes Haaretz.
Senior security officials concluded last week that Hamas wants to avoid a full-scale war with Israel. The officials said Hamas would not want to jeopardize past achievements that have improved residents' lives. Gases,” the publication reports, citing unnamed officials.
On Saturday morning, Israel was hit by an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip. The press service of the Israeli army said that the radicals launched more than 2 thousand rockets. In addition, dozens of terrorists have infiltrated border areas in southern Israel. The Israeli military is clearing populated areas.
The military wing of the Palestinian movement Hamas on Saturday announced Operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Hamas claimed to have captured over 35 Israeli soldiers and settlers. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the launch of Operation Iron Swords against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in an address to the nation, said that Israel was in a state of war and said that he had ordered a widespread mobilization of reserves. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, at an emergency meeting with a number of officials, emphasized the right of the Palestinian people to self-defense from Israeli troops and settlers.
Consequences of Hamas strikes on Israel
Early in the morning of October 7, air raid sirens sounded in southern and central Israel.
Early in the morning of 7 October, air raid sirens sounded in southern and central Israel.
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Hamas claims they fired more than five thousand rockets at Israel.
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Hamas claims they have fired more than five thousand rockets into Israel.
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The Israel Defense Forces also reported infiltration of militant groups into border areas.
The Israel Defense Forces also reported infiltration of militant groups into the border areas.
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Eyewitnesses reported that street battles were taking place in some settlements.
Eyewitnesses reported that there were street battles in some settlements.
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Dozens of people were injured as a result of the confrontation and missile strikes.
Dozens of people were injured as a result of the confrontation and missile strikes.
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The media reported at least five deaths.
The media reported at least five deaths.
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The IDF announced a state of readiness for war, and Defense Minister Yoav Galant announced a massive gathering of reservists.
The IDF announced a war preparedness regime, and Defense Minister Yoav Galant announced a massive gathering of reservists.
7 of 9Soon the Israeli Defense Forces announced the start of a "counter-terrorism" Operation «Iron Swords».
Soon the Israeli Defense Forces announced the start of a "counterterrorism" Operation Iron Swords.
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The Israeli military said it was carrying out strikes on the Gaza Strip and blocking roads around the enclave.
The Israeli military said it was carrying out strikes on the Gaza Strip and blocking roads around the enclave.
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Early in the morning of October 7, air raid sirens sounded in southern and central Israel.
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According to Hamas representatives , they fired more than five thousand rockets at Israel.
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The Israel Defense Forces also reported infiltration of militant groups into the border areas.
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Eyewitnesses reported that street battles were taking place in some settlements.
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Dozens of people were injured as a result of the confrontation and missile strikes.
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The media reported at least five deaths.
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The IDF declared a state of readiness for war, and the minister defense Yoav Galant — about the mass gathering of reservists.
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Soon the Israeli Defense Forces announced the start of a "counter-terrorism" Operation Iron Swords.
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The Israeli military said it was carrying out strikes on the Gaza Strip and blocking roads around the enclave.
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