Israel also came under attack from the north when Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched missiles “in solidarity” with the Hamas. Read more at straitstimes.com.
JERUSALEM - Israeli forces battled holdout Hamas fighters and pounded targets in the Gaza Strip on Sunday as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of a “long and difficult” war ahead after the Palestinian militants launched a massive surprise attack.to secure southern desert regions near the coastal enclave, aiming to rescue Israeli hostages and then evacuate the entire region within 24 hours.
Panicked Israelis phoned media outlets as they hid out in their homes from militants going door to door and shooting civilians or dragging them away. Two Thai nationals were among those killed, and other Asian nationals, thousands of whom work as farm labourers in the region, were believed to be among the hostages.
Anti-Israel protests have flared in some other Muslim countries, and Germany and France were among countries stepping up security around Jewish temples and schools. “The first stage is ending at this time with the destruction of the vast majority of the enemy forces that infiltrated our territory,” he added, pledging no “respite” until victory.US President Joe Biden on Saturday voiced “rock solid and unwavering” support for its key regional ally Israel and warned “against any other party hostile to Israel seeking advantage in this situation”.
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh on Saturday predicted “victory” and vowed to press ahead with “the battle to liberate our land and our prisoners languishing in occupation prisons”. Israel responded by rushing forces to the embattled south, calling up reservists and hitting Gaza in operation “Swords of Iron”, with some observers predicting a possible ground invasion of Gaza.
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