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
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