MOSCOW, Oct. 8 The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said , which struck about 800 targets in the Gaza Strip, reports the Haaretz newspaper.
“The Israel Defense Forces struck about 800 targets in the Gaza Strip,” the publication said, citing an IDF spokesman.< br>
It is noted that dozens of fighters from the Palestinian Hamas movement were also detained.
On Saturday morning, Israel was subjected to 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, Hamas fighters, after massive rocket attacks, penetrated into the border areas in southern Israel.
The military wing of the Palestinian Hamas movement on Saturday announced Operation Al-Aqsa Deluge against Israel. The Israel Defense Forces 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.
Russia calls on Israel and Palestine to cease fire and return to the negotiating table, said Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov.
The Palestinian-Israeli conflict, related to the territorial interests of the parties, has been a problem for many decades source of tension and fighting in the region. 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.