Israeli forces were slow to respond to the deadly attacks carried out by Hamas militants on Saturday, giving them ample time to infiltrate over 20 towns outside of Gaza. Survivors and their family members have provided details of the timeline of events, with some waiting up to 26 hours for help to arrive. The Israeli military s response to the rocket attacks was immediate, but there was no mention of a ground invasion. Israeli officials have declined to answer questions about the timing of their response.
At least 6 killed, 100 wounded in attacks on south, center; gunmen said to take IDF soldier's body to Gaza; buildings hit in Tel Aviv, Ashkelon; widescale call-up of reservists
An Israeli Jewish settler from Kibbutz Be’eri near the Gaza Strip told Israeli Channel 12 that Palestinian fighters are on the streets. Speaking to Channel 12, Jewish settler Dvir Efrat.