International Desk: The Palestinian Islamist political group Hamas launched a surprise attack in Israel this Saturday (October 7). The group claimed to have fired 5,000 rockets from Gaza into Israel. However, Israel has said that 2,200 rocket attacks have occurred.
The Times of Israel reports that five people have been killed and at least 100 injured so far. Israel’s president has already called it a very difficult situation for Israel. Apart from this, the country’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is sitting in a meeting with the heads of the security forces.
According to the BBC report, this is the biggest attack by Hamas on Israel in several years. Israel has already announced war preparations. Also, Israel has called for an army rally.
At the same time, the Israeli forces started attacking Gaza. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, one person was killed in an attack by Israeli forces. Many others were injured. Israel says warplanes are targeting Hamas positions in Gaza.
