In a dramatic escalation of hostilities in the region, Israel has declared a state of war in response to an onslaught of rocket attacks launched by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip. The situation has prompted a swift and robust response from Israels military, as air raid sirens sounded across the affected areas.The crisis took a tragic turn when one woman lost her life due to an unprecedented infiltration carried out by Palestinian militants into Israeli territory. This incident, coupled with a series of rocket attacks, led Israel to declare a state of war. In light of these threats, Israel has issued urgent advisories to its citizens, urging them to seek shelter and remain indoors for their safety.Gaza fires rockets at Jerusalem in full-scale attack on Israel.Follow: @AFpost pic.twitter.com/UbhDgYL2Md— AF Post (@AFpost) October 7, 2023 The Israeli military has reported that a group of terrorists successfully infiltrated Israeli territory, further heightening the tension in the region. As a result, Israel has initiated targeted strikes within the Gaza Strip, and air raid sirens have been activated across Israel, including in Jerusalem.NOW: Multiple rockets fired from the Gaza Strip toward Southern Israel in a surprise attack. pic.twitter.com/ATZ6Gb5w7m— Hamdah Salhut (@hamdahsalhut) October 7, 2023 Social media witnessed the circulation of amateur videos that appeared to depict uniformed gunmen within the Israeli border town of Sderot. The videos also captured the distressing sound of gunfire, although the authenticity of these videos could not be immediately confirmed.😱 Rocket attack on Israel pic.twitter.com/pFopJPp4j2— Slava (@Heroiam_Slava) October 7, 2023 During this unsettling period, the sounds of outgoing rockets were heard as they whooshed through the air in Gaza. Sirens blared in response, with their echoes reaching as far as Tel Aviv, located approximately 70 kilometers to the north. The barrage of rocket attacks persisted for over 30 minutes, exacerbating the sense of crisis and urgency.Tragically, casualties have been reported on both sides of the conflict. Israels Magen David Adom rescue agency confirmed that a 70-year-old woman sustained critical injuries when a rocket struck a building in southern Israel. Additionally, a 20-year-old man suffered moderate injuries from rocket shrapnel.Terrorist attacks in #Israel today are as big as 9/11 if not more. The well-coordinated attacks through land, air & sea must have been in planning for months. This is 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks multiplied by 10. Settlers seen leaving in thousands. IDF soldiers captured. Insane. pic.twitter.com/DNvlzykLGI— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) October 7, 2023 In a notable development, Hamas, the militant group opposing Israel, publicly declared a new military operation against the country. Mohammed Deif, the elusive leader of Hamas military wing, announced the launch of “Operation Al-Aqsa Storm” and disclosed that a staggering 5,000 rockets had been fired into Israel during the early hours of Saturday. Deif emphasized that the time had come for a resolute response, urging all Palestinians to confront Israel.Palestinian terrorists invaded a festival where hundreds of Israelis were camping out for the Shemini Atzeret holiday.The panic caused by this is evident on the fades of the civilians being targeted by heavily armed militants.Pray for Israel. pic.twitter.com/l6zviWr2hy— Jay Engelmayer (@jengelmayer) October 7, 2023 As the situation continues to evolve, it remains a source of deep concern on the international stage. The region and the world watch with apprehension, hoping for a swift resolution to this alarming escalation of hostilities.
