Looks like bigger than many in recent years. A big surprise attack by Hamas and its allies against Israeli positions.
There is no need to say many civilians will be victims.
Since the early morning of October 7, 2023, Palestinians have taken significant actions against Israel. Here is a summary of the events based on the search results:
– Palestinian Islamist group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing at least 40 people[1].
– Sirens warning of incoming rockets sounded for several minutes in southern and central Israel, and the continuous roar of launches could be heard in the Gaza Strip[1].
– Gaza residents reported hearing armed clashes along the separation fence with Israel, near the southern town of Khan Younis, and saw significant movement of armed fighters[1].
– Gunfights broke out between Israeli troops and Gaza infiltrators who went in on motorcycles and para-gliders, and an Israeli woman in her sixties was killed[4].
– Hamas launched the biggest attack on Israel in years from the Gaza Strip, with a surprise assault combining gunmen crossing the border with a heavy barrage of rockets[2].
– The armed wing of Palestinian group Hamas claimed responsibility for firing more than 5,000 rockets into Israel[4].
– A number of militants from Gaza entered Israeli territory, and the Israel Defense Forces announced a “state of war alert”[6].
– One person died and at least three were injured when a barrage of rockets was fired from Gaza toward Israel, and sirens were heard as far north as the Tel Aviv area[6].
– The conflict between Israel and Palestine has escalated, and both sides are taking military action[2][3][5].It is important to note that the situation is ongoing and developing, and more information may become available in the coming days.
Citations:
[1] https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/sirens-warning-incoming-rockets-sound-around-gaza-near-tel-aviv-2023-10-07/
[2] https://english.aawsat.com/features/4590126-conflict-between-israel-and-palestinians-gaza
[3] https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/10/7/israel-palestine-escalation-live-news-barrage-of-rockets-fired-from-gaza
[4] https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/israelgaza-conflict-live-updates-hamas-fires-5-000-rockets-starts-operation-al-aqsa-flood-101696656603864.html
[5] https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/10/07/israel-gaza-rocket-attack-hamas/
[6] https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/07/middleeast/sirens-israel-rocket-attack-gaza-intl-hnk/index.html
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