According to press reports, the Israeli Air Force is transporting hundreds of soldiers from Europe to participate in the operation against Hamas.
As The Times of Israel reports, citing military sources, the Israeli Air Force has transported hundreds of Israeli soldiers from Europe to support the army in operations against Hamas militants.
According to the newspaper, heavy cargo planes flew to several European countries to bring off-duty soldiers back to Israel.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said the operation was carried out in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Earlier, US media reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Joe Biden that Israel had no choice but to launch a ground operation in the Gaza Strip.
US and Israeli diplomatic sources told Axios that Biden did not pressure Netanyahu to reconsider or stop him from invading Gaza.
Hamas attack on Israel
On Saturday morning, Hamas began operations against Israel with rocket attacks and militias attacking civilians in border areas. Palestinian armed groups have invaded more than two dozen cities, killing hundreds of Israeli civilians and officials, wounding thousands and taking an unknown number to Gaza as hostages.
In response to the attack, Israel launched a campaign of airstrikes on Hamas-related targets and announced the partial mobilization of reservists. Netanyahu announced that the country was in a state of war.
According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the death toll in the Gaza Strip rose to 704 on Tuesday, with more than 4,000 dead. were injured. More than 900 people were killed in a Hamas attack in Israel. The number of injured is estimated at approximately 2.4 thousand.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises Poles against traveling to Israel
Due to the Hamas attack on Israel, the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has introduced the fourth, highest alert level for travelers throughout Israel and advises against travel to this country.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises Polish citizens not to leave their safe haven until the situation is clarified. “We appeal to our compatriots residing in Israel to contact the facility if they have not already done so. You can use the facility’s email address or emergency number,” the statement emphasizes.
At the same time, the government launched an evacuation bridge for Poles wanting to leave Israel. Government spokesman Piotr Mueller announced on Tuesday morning that 661 people have been brought to the country so far.
Source: Do Rzeczy
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