MOSCOW, Oct. 8 The commander of the IDF infantry brigade was killed during a clash with Hamas forces amid the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the Times of Israel newspaper reports, citing the country's Ministry of Defense.
“The commander of the Nahal infantry brigade, Colonel Yonatan Steinberg, was killed on Saturday during clashes with Hamas terrorists in the Kerem Shalom area near the border with the Gaza Strip,” the publication writes.
According to the newspaper, as of Saturday evening he was the highest-ranking person killed in combat and «one of the highest-ranking officers killed in action in recent memory.»
On Saturday morning, Israel was hit by an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip. The press service of the Israeli army said that more than 3 thousand rockets were launched. In addition, dozens of Hamas fighters have infiltrated border areas in southern Israel.
The military wing of the Palestinian movement Hamas on Saturday announced Operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. 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 the country was in a state of war and said that he had ordered a widespread mobilization of reserves. The Israeli military is clearing populated areas.
Consequences of Hamas strikes on Israel
Early in the morning of October 7, air raid sirens sounded in southern and central 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 in some There are street battles in populated areas.
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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.
< p>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 announced a massive 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 in 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 in 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 Jerusalem Post newspaper previously reported that the death toll in Israel during the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict exceeded 300, more than 1.5 thousand people were injured. According to the latest data from the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the death toll as a result of Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip has increased to 232, almost 1.7 thousand people were injured.
Al-Qassam Brigades (the military wing of Hamas) said they had captured dozens of Israeli soldiers and officers.
Russia calls on Israel and Palestine to cease fire and return to the negotiating table, said Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov.
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