The Epoch Times
By Tom Ozimek
Armed Hamas terrorists launched a shock attack against Israel, engaging in clashes with Israeli soldiers and killing civilians. Here are the latest updates.
Israel said Saturday it’s “at war” after Hamas, the terror group that controls the Gaza Strip, launched a surprise attack against the country from the air, land, and sea.
In response to the assault, Israeli forces announced the launch of “Operation Swords of Iron,” calling it a “large-scale operation to defend Israeli civilians against the combined attack against Israel by Hamas.”
As of late Saturday, over 300 Israelis have been killed in the Hamas invasion, according to Israeli media. Israel’s health ministry has reported that over 1,800 Israelis have been injured, including 18 in critical condition and 267 severe…