MOSCOW, Oct. 8 Fighters from the Palestinian Hamas movement entered the community Magen in the south of Israel, reported the i24 TV channel.
“»New infiltration into Israel, major firefights are reported between the IDF (Israel Defense Forces. — Ed.) and Palestinian terrorists in the southern kibbutz (community. — Ed.) ) Magen,” the report says.
On Saturday morning, Israel was subjected to an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip. The army press service stated that more than three thousand missiles were fired across the republic. In addition, Hamas fighters, after massive rocket attacks, penetrated into the border areas in southern Israel. According to the latest data, more than 300 Israeli civilians were killed and 1,864 people were injured.
The military wing of Hamas (Al-Qassam Brigades) announced that it was conducting an operation called “Al-Aqsa Flood”. They are said to have captured 35 soldiers and settlers.
The Israel Defense Forces responded by launching Operation Iron Swords. Martial law was declared in the country. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in an address to the nation, declared that the country was in a state of war and said that he had ordered a widespread mobilization of reserves. The military is clearing populated areas.
Israeli aircraft have begun striking targets in the Gaza Strip. There, in turn, they claim that these attacks killed 232 people and injured almost 1.7 thousand.
Russia calls on Israel and Palestine to cease fire and return to the negotiating table, said Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov.