Israel declares state of war after Hamas attack
The Israeli army declared a state of war alert, calling up reserves and carrying out air strikes on the Gaza Strip, after Hamas launched an unprecedented surprise attack on Saturday morning, the Times of Israel reported.
Israeli soldiers gather on the road in central Israel Israel on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. AP
"Dozens" of Hamas fighters infiltrated the city of Sderot in southern Israel and clashed with soldiers, the newspaper reported.
Hamas also launched rockets from the Gaza Strip against Tel Aviv, Sde Boker, Arad, Dimona, and Jerusalem, it added.
At least five Israelis have been reported killed and 100 wounded.
Hamas has termed the surprise attack Operation Al-Aqsa Flood.
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