Fighters from the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas entered Israeli territory. This was announced by the representative of the country’s army (IDF), Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, The Times of Israel reports.
They invaded by land, sea and air, he said. According to Hagari, fighting is taking place in the settlements of Kfar Aza, Sderot, Sufa, Zikim, Nahal Oz, Beeri, Magen and at the Mahane Reim base – in at least seven places.
The Israeli military reports that since 6:30 a.m., 2,200 rockets have been fired into Israeli territory. At the same time, Hamas previously stated that as part of the military operation Al-Aqsa Storm, they launched more than 5 thousand rockets and shells into Israel.
Also, Reuters, citing Israeli media, reports that militants opened fire on passers-by in the city of Sderot in southern Israel. It is noted that in the southern regions of the country, “dozens of small groups of militants broke through the gates of the security fence in some places and entered in jeeps, and also used hang gliders to land on Israeli territory,” RBC quotes the publication. Footage of clashes on city streets is also being circulated on social networks.
Earlier it was reported that Israel launched Operation Iron Swords in the Gaza Strip. This was in response to rocket fire from Hamas. At the same time, the Palestinian movement, announcing the start of hostilities, accused Israel of occupation and attacks on the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.
According to the latest data, about 200 people have already been injured and six have died.
Source: Rosbalt
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