It is sunday, october 15th. Im alex witt. And im ali velshi. We are continuing to keep a close eye on the Israel Gaza Border after israel issued fresh warnings over the past 24 hours that suggest that it is preparing to launch the next phase of the war. According to three senior israeli officials we spoke with, israels Ground Invasion will begin soon, and Tens Of Thousands of soldiers have been ordered to capture gaza city with the ultimate goal of destroying hamas, the group that governs gaza and was responsible for last weeks attack. Overnight, nbc news crews captured tanks moving on the israel side of the border and reported Hearing Jones and fighter jets overhead. Israeli troops also continue to Surround Gaza as the countrys leaders escalated talks about its impending invasion. In a new Statement Released yesterday, the Israeli Defense forces, or idf, says it is preparing for an expansion of combat that will include, quote, an integrated and coordinated attack from the air, sea, an
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
Have struck tel aviv and areas that surround gaza. Air raid sirens have also sounded in several other towns. A number of people have been reported killed on both sides, but the exact numbers are not confirmed. 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. Hamas military commander Mohammad Deif announced the start of the operation in a broadcast on hamas media, calling on palestinians everywhere to fight. Israels Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the military says it is striking targets in gaza in response. He says the enemy will pay a price that it has never known simonjones reports. Rockets launched from gaza into israel in a Surprise Attack that started just after dawn. The Palestinian Militant Group hamas claims it launched 5,000 rockets in the space of 20 minutes, some of them long range. Militants are said to have entered israeli territory in a number of different lo
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
Thousands of rockets have been launched, into israel, from gaza. And dozens of militants appear to have entered southern israel. Heres what we know so far. The Rocket Attacks have struck tel aviv and areas that surround gaza. Air raid sirens also sounded in several other towns. Israels Emergency Services have said at least 22 israelis have been killed with around 545 injured. Thats according to the Israeli Health ministry. 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 hear now from simonjones who has an update on the latest. Rockets launched