In a shocking turn of events, Israel and Palestine are once again embroiled in a violent conflict. The situation escalated rapidly when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel.
The Israeli Prime Minister has declared that the country is now ‘at war’.
Gaza experienced a series of powerful explosions as Israel initiated retaliatory actions. The violence has resulted in a tragic toll of hundreds of lives lost.
The Israeli military has reported that Hamas captured a number of Israelis during its deadly attack.
Hamas has claimed to have fired 5,000 rockets against Israel in what it has called ‘Al-Aqsa Storm’.
A number of militants from Gaza have also entered Israeli territory, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said, warning Israelis who live near Gaza to stay in their homes.
The conflict has caused significant civilian casualties. A woman in her 70s in the Gderot region of Israel is in critical condition following the barrage, and several others have been injured.
The international community watches with bated breath as the situation continues to unfold. The hope for peace remains, even as the conflict shows no signs of abating.
