The conflict between the Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israeli forces continued on Sunday, October 8, with a total of 1,113 killed on both sides.
This comes after Hamas on Saturday, October 7, infiltrated southern Israel, sending fighters, firing 5,000 rockets, and taking captives, including women, children, and the elderly, which prompted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to warn of “a long and difficult war“.
Israeli media reported that the Hamas attack on the country’s south has resulted in the deaths of 700 people, 2,156 injured, and 750 missing.
According to Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza, at least 413 people, including 78 children and 41 women have been killed and 2,300 injured so far due to Israeli attacks.
The conflict is escalating, with Hezbollah claiming responsibility for firing from Lebanon into northern Israel.
In a televised address on Saturday night, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will use all of its strength to destroy Hamas’ capabilities. “All the places that Hamas hides in, operates from, we will turn them into ruins,” he added.
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Over 130 Israelis captured by Hamas, Islamic Jihad
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10 Nepali students killed in Hamas attack
The Nepali embassy in Israel has confirmed that 10 of its citizens have been killed in Hamas-related attacks in Tel Aviv.
78 children killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip
Among those killed in Gaza were 78 Palestinian children and 40 women due to Israeli attacks.
US Navy moving warships, aircraft to Eastern Mediterranean to support Israel
A military official of the United States on Sunday said the US Navy is moving its warships and aircraft to Eastern Mediterranean to support Israel, Fox News reported.
Israeli aircraft launched several raids in east of Gaza
Airlines cancel Tel Aviv flights
Major airlines canceled dozens of flights to and from Tel Aviv on Saturday and Sunday following a large-scale attack by Palestinian group Hamas.
American Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, Emirates, and Ryanair have canceled flights to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport.
Capitol Hill flags will be flown at half-staff for the next 24 hours
The US Capitol Police has instructed House and Senate staff to fly all flags at half-staff for 24 hours in solidarity with Israel, NBC reported.
Joe Biden orders ‘additional support’ for Israel: White House
US President Joe Biden has ordered “additional support” for Israel after the attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas, the White House said on Sunday.
Israeli forces carry out new airstrikes in Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces said that it is carrying out a new wave of airstrikes in the Gaza Strip.
The IDF said it is hitting targets belonging to the Hamas group.
Israeli forces destroyed 800 targets in Gaza
“About 800 targets were destroyed using helicopter gunships and drones. Today at 15:45 the Israeli army carried out a massive attack in Beit Hanon neighborhood. The attack was carried out in three circles with more than 50 fighter jets,” Israeli Defense Force said on X.
“The planes dropped dozens of tons of ammunition on about 120 targets in the neighborhood. This is a complex air operation that destroyed all the buildings in Beit Hanon,” it added.
11 Nepalese students in Israel are missing: Foreign Minister
At least 11 Nepali agricultural students, who were studying at an agricultural college in Kibbutz Alumim near the Gaza border, are currently missing in Israel following an attack by Hamas, Foreign Minister NP Saud announced on X.
Kuwait launches urgent relief campaign for the Palestinians
Kuwait Ministry of Social Affairs announced the launch of an urgent relief campaign for the Palestinian people to confront the repercussions of the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported.
Tel Aviv stock exchange fell 6.7% after Hamas strike
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange’s main index fell 6.7 percent at the close, while the banking index fell 8.7 percent following the Hamas attack on Israel, Reuters reported.
Iran’s President speaks to Hamas, Islamic jihad leaders
“Raisi discussed the developments in Palestine in separate phone calls with Ziyad al-Nakhalah, secretary general of the Islamic Jihad Movement, and Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the (Hamas) political bureau,” state news agency IRNA reported.
Israel’s Security Cabinet officially declares state of war
The Israeli Political-Security Cabinet on Sunday declared a state of war and approved significant military operations.
The state of war officially began on Saturday, October 7, at 6 pm.
The government has been authorized to order significant military action that may potentially lead to war, in accordance with Article 40 of the Basic Law.
Israeli forces attacked three military headquarters of Hamas in Gaza Strip
Israeli fighter jets has attacked three operational headquarters of the Hamas organizations in the Gaza Strip in the last hour.
Israel evacuating settlements adjacent to Gaza border
Israeli army says it is evacuating civilians from settlements adjacent to the border with the Gaza Strip.
It include Nahal Oz, Erez, Nir Am, Mefalsim, Kfar Aza, Gevim, Or Haner, Ibim, Netiv Ha’asara, Yad Mordechai, Karmia, Zikim, Kerem Shalom, Kissufim, Holit, Sufa, Nirim, Nir Oz, Ein Hashlosha, Nir Yitzhak, Be’eri, Magen, Re’im, Sa’ad and Alumim.
Air France flights to Tel Aviv suspended
Air France has suspended its flights to Tel Aviv following Saturday’s attack on Israel by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, Reuters reported.
Israel announces 18 additional soldiers killed
The Israeli military announces the names of 18 additional soldiers who were killed.
Earlier, the military had revealed the names of 26 other soldiers who died in clashes.
2 Thai nationals dead, 8 wounded in Israel: Thai PM
According to Prime Minister Srettha Thavis, two Thais have been killed, eight others injured and eleven kidnapped in the clashes in Israel, Bangkok Post reported.
Two Israeli tourists killed in Egypt
Egyptian policeman opened fire on Israeli tourists in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, killing at least two Israelis and one Egyptian.
Israeli Air Force thwarted hundreds of terrorists who invaded Israel
Air India cancels Tel Aviv flights till October 14
Air India on Sunday announced that its flights to and from Tel Aviv will be cancelled until October 14.
Netanyahu is assessing the situation
Israeli Prime Minister’s Office: Netanyahu is assessing the situation with the Defense Minister, Army Chief of Staff, and senior security leaders.
Major missile strike launched at Sderot
The armed wing of Hamas, the Al-Qassam Brigades, “directs a major missile strike on the settlement of Sderot with 100 missiles”, the group just said on its Telegram channel.
Evacuate Gaza residents within 24 hours: Israeli army
Israel’s army plans to evacuate all Israelis near Gaza Strip within 24 hours, deploying tens of thousands of soldiers to combat Palestinian militants infiltrating Israel.
(This is a developing story. More details will be added as they emerge.)
