A barrage of rockets begins just after dawn. Fired from gaza into israel by the Palestinian Militant Group hamas, they have an immediate and devastating impact. This barrage provides cover for hamas fighters to cross the Perimeter Fence into israeli territory. Hamas releases these pictures apparently showing Observation Towers being attacked by drones. Here, they capture an israeli tank near the barrier. Then they use a bulldozer to smash their way through. Supporters pour through the opening, some with motorbikes, many more on foot. The israeli defenders clearly had no idea the attack was coming. Just miles away, hundreds of people gather at a Music Festival. What appear to be rockets fly overhead. You might have seen these images posted on social media showing people running for their lives. Witnesses say that after rockets were fired, palestinian gunmen began attacking from several directions. Dont kill me, dont kill me, noa argamani pleads, as she and her boyfriend, avinatan, are b
Thousands of people have already left, those who remain have been told there are two safe routes to the south, one to the centre of the gaza strip and one along the coast. They have been told to move south. Israeli troops say they are preparing to hunt down and destroy hamas, which is regarded as a Terror Organisation by many western governments, including the uk. There are reports that hamas commander, who led the attack, is already dead. Officials say at least 2215 people have been killed so far in an israeli air strikes on gaza. Limited rates have already taken place and there are reports that bodies of some israeli hostages had been recovered. Those reports earlier in the media today. Later the Israeli Defence force denied that those that the hostages were snatched a week ago by hamas militants in raids which left this is the scene. 1300 people killed. There are tanks amassing on the boundary between gaza and israel. We have been watching these images for the last hour or so and ha
At the the Rugby World Cup. First up this afternoon its wales against argentina in marseille, and then in paris, ireland will be trying to reach the semifinals for the first time. And after the recent warm spell to start off this autumn, things are set to change this weekend. Noticeably colder for many of us, although there will be some sunshine. Ill have all the details throughout the programme. Its saturday 14 october. Our main story Tens Of Thousands of people have fled Northern Gaza, but many still remain, after the Israeli Military gave them 2a hours to leave the area before it launches a major Ground Offensive. They were ordered to move south of the wadi gaza as israeli troops prepare to hunt down and destroy hamas, which is regarded as a Terror Organisation by many western governments including the uk. Around 1,900 people have died so far in israeli air strikes on gaza according to Palestinian Health officials. Limited ground raids in gaza have already taken place, and there are
Youve had a little bit of time to reflect. I just wonder how you are feeling and how you would characterise the mood of israel right now. Stephen, we are in pain. We are in deep pain when we are actually still counting the number of casualties. We are not even burying the dead yet. The numbers are beyond imagination. We are talking about almost 800 people who were killed, massacred. The barbaric terrorists went into the villages, communities, and during a morning of a quiet holiday, they committed a horrible massacre. And today, we actually seeing those pictures and we are in deep pain. At the same time, we are regrouping. We realise that we have no other choice but to defend ourselves and we are getting ready, getting ready to fight back, to stand up strong, to fight back evil. Thats exactly what will happen in the next few days. We will continue to support the families. Until today, we dont know the exact number of people who were kidnapped into gaza. And im not talking about soldier
Fighting on israeli soil after Retaking Areas which hamas gunmen had been holding. It has now been ordered to begin a complete siege of gaza, which would cut off supplies of food, fuel, electricity, and also water. Hamas continues to launch missiles from inside gaza at israeli towns. Its Military Wing has threatened to start killing hostages, of which there are thought to be more than 100, if israel bombs more civilian houses in gaza without giving a warning. The numbers killed on both sides continue to rise. About 900 people have died in israel since the Surprise Attack was launched on saturday. Palestinian sources say that almost 700 people have been killed in gaza by israeli air strikes. Israel air strikes have continued through the night in gaza. Israel says it has struck around 2,500 sites linked to hamas. This is the scene live in gaza on tuesday morning. As you can see, smoke rising and gaza is waking up after another night of pummelling. 0ur international editor, jeremy bowen,