Israel in conflict
OAN’s Roy Francis
11:21 AM – Saturday, October 7, 2023
Warning: This article contains graphic content.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel is now “at war” following a surprise attack by Hamas, the largest in decades, on southern parts of Israel.
Hamas, a designated terrorist group, launched a massive assault on Israel at around 6:30 AM local time. The attack involved thousands of rockets fired into Israel, as well as dozens of fighters and drones crossing the border.
The attack took place on a Jewish holiday, catching Israel off guard and resulting in dozens of casualties and hundreds of injuries, according to Israel’s National Rescue Service. The exact figures are still unknown due to ongoing fighting in the area.
Mohammad Deif, the senior Hamas military commander, announced the attack on Hamas media, calling on Palestinians to attack Israelis and claiming that 5,000 rockets were launched into Israel. He referred to the attack as “the day of the greatest battle to end the last occupation on earth.”
Netanyahu responded to the attack by stating that Israel is now “at war.”
“Citizens of Israel, we are at war. Not an operation, not a round [of fighting,] at war! This morning Hamas initiated a murderous surprise attack against the state of Israel and its citizens,” Netanyahu said. “We have been in this since the early morning hours. I have convened the heads of the defense establishment. I’ve given directives, first and foremost, to clear the [affected] urban areas of the terrorists who penetrated them. This is happening right now.”
He also announced the mobilization of reservists to “fight back” and warned that the enemy will face an ”unprecedented price.”
“In parallel, I am initiating an extensive mobilization of the reserves to fight back on a scale and intensity that the enemy has so far not experienced. The enemy will pay an unprecedented price,” Netanyahu said. “I urge the public to follow strictly the directives of the military, the Home Front Command. We are at war and will win.”
Reports and footage have shown Hamas fighters targeting Israeli civilians and military personnel, with graphic videos depicting the desecration of bodies.
Videos released by Hamas show their fighters using paragliders to fly over the border and launch their assault into Israel.
Hezbollah, the terror group in Lebanon, has reportedly gathered fighters on the northern border of Israel in support of Hamas. Israel has reinforced its military along the northern border in preparation for a potential attack by Hezbollah.
12 hours after the initial attack, the Israeli army spokesperson announced that fighting is ongoing in 22 locations in southern Israel. Air and ground operations have been launched into Gaza in retaliation, resulting in the death or capture of dozens of Hamas fighters.
“The Israeli Defence Forces will defend Israeli civilians and the Hamas terrorist organization will pay a heavy price for its actions,” the military stated.
The Israel Defense Forces have targeted and destroyed several locations within Gaza through airstrikes and ground operations.
The United States National Security Council Spokesperson Adrienne Watson condemned the unprovoked attacks by Hamas, emphasizing that there is ”never any justification for terrorism.”
President Joe Biden also condemned the attacks and offered support to Israel in a statement.
“This morning,” the statement read. “I spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu about the horrific and ongoing attacks in Israel. The United States unequivocally condemns this appalling assault against Israel by Hamas terrorists from Gaza, and I made clear to Prime Minister Netanyahu that we stand ready to offer all appropriate means of support to the Government and people of Israel”
Former President Donald Trump called the attacks a “disgrace” and affirmed Israel’s right to defend itself with overwhelming force. He criticized President Biden for undermining the peace achieved through the Abraham Accords.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
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