Massive rocket attack by Hamas on Israel. “The Greatest Battle”

The Palestinian movement Hamas launched the biggest attack on Israel in years on Saturday. Armed militants took part. Rockets fell on Israel.

A hail of rockets was fired from the Gaza Strip. “As sirens sounded in southern and central Israel, including Jerusalem, the Israeli army declared war. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called an emergency meeting of security officials. This is the most serious escalation since Israel and Hamas fought a ten-year war. day war in 2021,” Reueters emphasizes.

“If you have weapons, take them out. It’s time to use them – come out with trucks, cars, axes. Today the best and most honorable history begins,” said a Hamas military commander, quoted by CNN.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant authorized the recruitment of reservists into the army. Israeli media reports shootings between Palestinian militant groups and security forces in cities in southern Israel. According to unofficial reports, Hamas terrorists are shooting at civilians.

Hamas announces end of occupation

Hamas military commander Mohammad Deif announced the start of the operation during a Hamas media broadcast, calling on Palestinians around the world to fight. “This is the day of the greatest battle that will end the last occupation on earth,” he said, adding that 5,000 rockets were fired.

The Israeli army said its forces were operating in the Gaza Strip, but gave no details. According to unofficial information, many people were injured. It is not yet known how many people died.

“Many terrorists have entered Israeli territory from the Gaza Strip,” the army said, adding that residents of the areas surrounding the Gaza Strip were ordered to stay at home. Israeli media reported that attackers opened fire on passersby in the southern Israeli city of Sderot, and images circulating on social media appeared to show clashes on the city’s streets, as well as Hamas members in jeeps roaming the area.

In turn, Palestinian media reported that the militants had captured many Israelis.

In addition, Hamas is distributing video footage showing what appears to be a destroyed Israeli tank. The Palestinian Islamic Jihad Group said its fighters had joined Hamas in the attack. “We are part of this struggle, our fighters stand shoulder to shoulder with their brothers from the Qassam Brigades until victory,” said Abu Hamza, spokesman for the armed wing of Islamic Jihad.

Source: Do Rzeczy

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