Israel has carried out airstrikes in Gaza and clashed with gunmen at the border fence in response to a wide-ranging Hamas assault. The Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza reported that at least 198 people have been killed and over 1,600 wounded in the territory. On the other hand, Israel s national rescue service said that at least 40 people have been killed and hundreds wounded, making it the deadliest attack in Israel in years.
Israel s national rescue service said at least 100 people were killed and hundreds wounded, making it the deadliest attack in Israel in years. An unknown number of Israeli soldiers and civilians were also seized and taken into Gaza, an enormously sensitive issue for Israel. Hagari said militants were holding hostages in standoffs in two towns, Beeri and Ofakim, which is 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gaza border.
An Israeli airstrike has destroyed a 14-story building in central Gaza City that housed offices connected to Hamas and Islamic Jihad. The building was evacuated and there were no injuries reported. The spokesman for Hamas military wing promised a harsh response. In the past, Israel has destroyed Gaza high-rises, claiming they were used by militants, leaving many people homeless.