MOSCOW, Oct. 6 Number of Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers The death toll since the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict began on October 7 has risen to 347, IDF spokesman Brigadier General Daniel Hagari said on Sunday.
“We have informed the families of the 347 fallen soldiers who died in action in defense of Israel,” Hagari said at a briefing.
On 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. After this, the organization’s fighters entered the border areas in southern Israel, where they opened fire on both military and civilians, and also took more than 200 hostages. In Israel, according to local authorities, more than 1.4 thousand people were killed, including 300 military personnel, and more than 5 thousand were injured.
In response, the Israel Defense Forces launched Operation Iron Swords against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Within a few days, the Israeli military took control of all populated areas near the border with Gaza and began carrying out 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 stopped.
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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Hamas claims 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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Eyewitnesses reported that street battles were taking place in some settlements.
Eyewitnesses reported that street battles were taking place 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 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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In Soon the Israel Defense Forces announced the start of a “counter-terrorism” campaign. Operation «Iron Swords».
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.
The Israeli military said it was 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 Israel.
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Hamas claims 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 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.
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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 number of victims in the Gaza Strip exceeded 9.7 thousand people, more than 24.8 thousand were injured. 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.
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 only 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 the 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.