MOSCOW, Oct. 21 The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said , which discovered a “terrorist cell” near the border with Lebanon that was trying to launch anti-tank missiles at Israel, the Israeli military struck it, preventing the attack.
“Some time ago, a terrorist cell was discovered that tried to launch anti-tank missiles at Israeli territory in area (settlement — ed.) Shlomi. IDF soldiers struck the cell before the terrorists managed to carry out the attack,» the IDF said in a statement on its Telegram channel.
On the morning of October 7, Israel was subjected to an unprecedented-scale rocket attack from the Gaza Strip as part of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, announced by the military wing of the Palestinian Hamas movement. In addition, after massive rocket attacks, the organization’s fighters penetrated into the border areas in southern Israel. In response, the Israel Defense Forces launched Operation Iron Swords against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Within days of the attack, the Israeli military took control of all settlements near the Gaza border and began conducting air strikes on targets, including civilians, in the strip. Israel also announced a complete blockade of the Gaza Strip: the supply of water, food, electricity, medicine, and fuel was suspended.
The number of victims in the Gaza Strip reached 4,385 people, over 13 thousand were injured. In Israel, according to local authorities, more than 1,300 people were killed. The Russian Embassy reported that during the escalation of the conflict, 20 Russians were killed, two were taken hostage, and seven were listed as missing.
According to various sources, about 150 Israelis may be held captive by Hamas. The movement itself stated that there are about 200-250 prisoners in the Gaza Strip.
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 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 that fighters had infiltrated border areas.
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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.
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 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 missiles 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 Russian Foreign Ministry called on the parties to stop hostilities. According to the position of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the settlement of the Middle East crisis is possible exclusively on the basis of a “two-state” formula approved by the UN Security Council, which provides for the creation of an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders with its capital in East Jerusalem.
The Palestinian-Israeli conflict related to territorial interests of the parties, has been a source of tension and clashes in the region for many decades. A UN decision with the active role of the USSR in 1947 determined the creation of two states — Israel and Palestine, but only the Israeli one was created. Israel, while declaring agreement with the two-state principle, did not completely liberate the Palestinian territories.