MOSCOW, Oct. 8 The first phase of Israel's operation against Hamas has been completed , said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
«We are entering a long and difficult war. The war was forced on us by the deadly attack of Hamas. The first stage ends in these hours with the destruction of most of the enemy forces that have penetrated into our territory. At the same time, we have launched offensive actions , which will continue without reservations or breaks until the set goals are achieved,” he said.
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According to the Prime Minister's Office, the Cabinet of Ministers made several operational decisions aimed at destroying the military and political capabilities of Hamas and the Islamic Jihad group, «to negate their ability and desire to threaten and harm the citizens of Israel for many years.»
On Saturday morning, Israel was hit by an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip. According to the country's defense army, more than two thousand rockets were fired into Israel. In addition, dozens of fighters from the Palestinian Hamas movement entered the border areas of the country. According to the latest data, more than 300 Israeli civilians were killed and over 1.5 thousand were injured.
Consequences of Hamas strikes on Israel
Early in the morning of October 7, air raid sirens sounded in the southern and central parts of Israel.
Early on 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.
According to Hamas representatives , they fired more than five thousand rockets at Israel.
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The Israel Defense Forces also reported fighters infiltrating border areas.
The Israel Defense Forces also reported that fighters had infiltrated 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 (Israel Defense Forces) announced a state of readiness for war, and Defense Minister Yoav Galant — about the mass gathering of reservists.
The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) announced a state of readiness for war, and Defense Minister Yoav Galant announced a massive gathering of reservists.
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Soon the Israel Defense Forces announced about the beginning of the "counter-terrorism" Operation «Iron Swords».
Soon the Israel Defense Forces announced the start of " 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.
Israeli military announced that they were carrying out strikes on the Gaza Strip and blocking roads around the enclave.
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Early on the morning of October 7, air raid sirens sounded in southern and central parts of 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 that fighters had infiltrated border areas.
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Eyewitnesses reported that street fighting was 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 (Israel Defense Forces) announced a state of alert to war, and Defense Minister Yoav Galant talks about the massive gathering of reservists.
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Soon the Israel Defense Forces announced the start of a “counter-terrorism” campaign. 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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The military wing of Hamas (Al-Qassam Brigades) announced that it is 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. Netanyahu ordered the clearing of populated areas from attackers and ordered a widespread mobilization of reservists.
Israeli aircraft began striking targets in the Gaza Strip. There, in turn, they claim that these attacks killed 232 people and injured almost 1.7 thousand.
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