Israel retaliates: IDF launches fierce response.
Israel Strikes Back at Hamas as Death Toll Rises
As the death toll of Israelis killed by invading Hamas terrorists continued to rise, the Israel Defense Forces lashed out at Hamas locations in Gaza.
Late Saturday, the IDF said it attacked two high-rise towers in the Gaza Strip, after attacking two others earlier in the day. All were sites used by Hamas, according to the Times of Israel.
Among Israel’s initial targets was the Palestine Tower, a high-rise building that housed apartments and media offices. It collapsed after being struck, according to CNN.
The casualty figures are expected to rise.
Recent bombing by Israel on the centre of Gaza city pic.twitter.com/POobWrtIuE
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BREAKING: Palestine tower leveled after Israeli strikes in Gaza
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Israel and Gaza Death Toll Update
As of about 1 p.m. Sunday in Israel (6 a.m. Eastern time), 350 Israelis were reported dead, according to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, after attacks that rocked 22 army bases and towns in southern Israel.
The Palestinian health ministry reported 232 Palestinians were killed and 1,697 injured, according to CNN, but did not give a breakdown between fighters and civilians.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel “will take mighty vengeance for this black day,” CNN reported.
“I tell Hamas, you are responsible for the wellbeing of captives, Israel will settle the score with anyone who harms them,” Netanyahu said, declaring that Israel would leave Hamas-connected sites “islands of ruins.”
“Residents of Gaza: Leave now because we will operate forcefully everywhere,” he said, according to CNN.
In a post on the social media platform Telegram, Hamas said it sent more than 150 rockets into Israel Saturday evening, including some that hit locations in Tel Aviv, CNN reported.
BREAKING: The #Palestinian resistance launches hundreds of rockets aimed at Tel Aviv in response to Israel’s bombing of residential buildings in the Gaza Strip. pic.twitter.com/X4q7OEHbdT
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) October 7, 2023
Former IDF spokesman Jonathan Conricus called the Hamas attack a “Pearl Harbor type of moment” for Israel.
“The entire system failed. It’s not just one component. It’s the entire defense architecture that evidently failed to provide the necessary defense for Israeli civilians,” he said, according to CNN.
Early Sunday, Haaretz reported that early Israeli forces attacked mosques in Gaza that were used by Hamas.
Haaretz also reported that air strikes turned back more fighters who tried to enter Israel Saturday night.
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What efforts have been made to de-escalate the conflict and promote a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
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The Impact of the Conflict
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has continued to escalate, resulting in an alarming death toll on both sides. The recent surge in violence has sparked international concerns and calls for de-escalation to prevent further loss of life and destruction.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) responded to the attacks by Hamas terrorists by targeting their locations in Gaza. Over the weekend, the IDF carried out airstrikes on four high-rise towers in the Gaza Strip, all of which were reportedly being used by Hamas. One of these towers, the Palestine Tower, collapsed after being struck, leaving a devastating impact on the area.
As the situation develops, the casualty figures are expected to rise. According to reports, as of Sunday afternoon, 350 Israelis have been reported dead, with several others wounded due to the attacks in southern Israel. On the Palestinian side, the health ministry has reported 232 deaths and more than 1,600 injuries. However, a breakdown between fighters and civilians has not been provided.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned Hamas and vowed to take vengeance for the lives lost. He has called on Hamas to ensure the wellbeing of captives and warned that Israel will retaliate against anyone who harms them. Netanyahu has also declared that Israel will leave Hamas-connected sites in ruins and urged residents of Gaza to evacuate to avoid any further harm.
Hamas, on the other hand, claimed responsibility for launching more than 150 rockets into Israel, including targeting locations in Tel Aviv. The group has intensified its attacks in response to the Israeli airstrikes.
The conflict has intensified the suffering and fear among both Israelis and Palestinians, with innocent civilians caught in the crossfire. The international community has called for an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomatic negotiations to resolve the underlying issues fueling the conflict.
International Response and Efforts for De-escalation
The international community has expressed deep concern over the escalating violence and loss of life. Several countries, including the United States, have called for an immediate ceasefire and urged all parties to exercise restraint. The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting to discuss the situation, with many member states expressing alarm and stressing the need for de-escal
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