People have been confirmed killed in israel. Gazas Health Ministry says at least 232 palestinians have been killed in the conflict since hamas watched a deadly Surprise Attack on southern israel yesterday, breaking through the gaza border fence, and firing thousand, thousands of rockets at israeli cities. Israeli militants said that hamas fighters took civilians, israeli civilians, men, women, and children, and theyve taken them hostage. Transported them to gaza where israeli airstrikes continue as dawn breaks out over the region. Sunrise in the region is about 39 minutes from now. The israeli ambassador to the United Nations calls it israels 9 11. The countrys Security Cabinet was halted the supply of fuel, electricity, and other goods into gaza. Congressman adam smith whos the Ranking Member of the Armed Services committee will be with us later in the hour with reaction from inside congress. We begin this hour with nbcs Foreign Correspondent josh lippman. Josh, whats the very latest
The Emergency Services say at least 22 israelis have been killed. Dunn men have been reported in towns near the gaza border and israelis have been warned to stay inside. There are palestinian reports of Israeli Soldiers being captured. Hamas Military Commander announced the start of the operation in a broadcast on hamas media, calling on palestinians everywhere to fight. The Israeli Military is tracking targeting gaza in response. At least two palestinians are reported to have been killed. Lets here more from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He addressed the nation in a video Statement Released on social media. Citizens of israel, we are at war, not in operation, we are at will. This morning, hamas launched a murderous attack on the state of israel. I commend the acts of the security service. This operation is being carried out during these hours. I ordered an extensive operation. The enemy will pay an unprecedented price. In the meantime, i call on all citizens of israel to strictly
The town of ashkelon has seen major explosions. Details of the palestinian incursions are unclear, but gunmen have been reported in towns near the gaza border and israelis have been warned to stay inside. There are palestinian reports of Israeli Soldiers being captured. Hamas military commander Mohammad Deif announced the start of the operation in a broadcast on hamas media, calling on palestinians everywhere to fight. Israels military is striking targets in gaza in response. We dont have Casualty Figures yet from the israeli strikes. Lets here more from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He addressed the nation in a video Statement Released on social media. Citizens of israel, we are at war. Not an operation, not an escalation, a war. This morning, hamas launched a war. This morning, hamas launched a murderous Surprise Attack against the state of israel and its citizens. We have been hit since early morning. I commend the act of the security stir. I instructed them to cleanse the sett
There are also reports of a number of Israeli Soldiers taken captive by fighters, with hamas saying it has a big number of captives, among them senior officers. Israels military has been striking targets in gaza in response. At least 198 palestinians are confirmed dead there. The 1000 wounded. Over 1000 wounded. Richard galpin has the latest. This was a Surprise Attack on israel by the militant palestinian group, hamas. Its claiming its launched 5,000 rockets injust 20 minutes. Some have hit the city of ashkelon, causing damage. Amongst those on the ground, more hamas fighters heading into the battle. There is also footage apparently showing a captured israeli tank. A senior hamas commander has said the Militant Group had decided to say enough is enough. Here in the israeli town of sderot, the Emergency Services have been taking the injured to local hospitals. Its reported that militants have been taking control of some of the streets in the area. 0n social media, the israeli Prime Min
Mohammad deif announced the start of the operation in a broadcast on hamas media, calling on palestinians everywhere to fight. Israels military has been striking targets in gaza in response. At least two palestinians are confirmed dead so far. Lets hear more from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He addressed the nation in a video Statement Released on social media. Translation citizensl of israel, we are at war. Not an operation, not an escalation. A war. This morning hamas launched a murderous, Surprise Attack against the state of israel and its citizens. I convened the aid of the security service. First of all i instructed to cleanse the settlements of the terrorists who had infiltrated. This operation is being carried out during these hours. At the same time i ordered an extensive Reserve Mobilisation and retaliatory war with the strength and scope that the enemy had never known. The enemy will pay an unprecedented price. In the meantime i call on all citizens of israel to strictl