MOSCOW, Oct 7 Death toll in Israel during escalation the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has increased to at least 250, the Jerusalem Post reports.
The publication previously reported 200 deaths.
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“The death toll has exceeded 250,” the report said.
The Times of Israel reported that at least 1,452 people were wounded and hospitalized in Israel.< br>On Saturday morning, Israel was subjected to an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip. The press service of the Israeli army said that the radicals launched more than 3 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. 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.
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