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#IsraelAtWar: Live Blog On Israel-Palestine Conflict

Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 08 Oct 2023, 01:52 am Print

#IsraelAtWar: Live Blog On Israel-Palestine Conflict IsraelAtWar

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A fierce conflict broke out after the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas mounted a massive rocket attack on Israel early on Saturday and sent fighters across the border triggering what Israel called a full scale war. As rockets and missiles rained and gunbattles broke out between Palestinian fighters and Israeli security forces, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is "at war". At least 300 people have died and countless are wounded in Israel, as fighting raged. According to foreign media reports on Sunday morning, in Gaza, at least 232 Palestinians have died and more than 1,600 are wounded as Israel launched air strikes. Hamas claimed kidnapping of Israeli soldiers while authenticated media reports showed capture of civilians, including women. A lowdown of the raging conflict:

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Number of Israeli residents injured as result of escalation up to 2,382

09 Oct 2023, 08:14 am

The number of Israeli residents hospitalized as a result of the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has increased to 2,382, The Times of Israel newspaper reported on Monday, citing the latest data by the Health Ministry.

Earlier reports indicated that 2,315 people were injured as a result of the conflict's escalation, while over 700 were killed.

Death toll due to ongoing conflict crosses 1,000

09 Oct 2023, 05:13 am

More than 1,000 people have died in Israel and Palestine after the surprise rocket attack on Saturday by Hamas triggered a war in the region.

"More than 700 people have been killed in Israel, while more than 400 Palestinians have been killed, according to authorities. Some 2,300 others have been wounded in Gaza, with power cuts threatening lives of hundreds of injured and patients,"  the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza was quoted as saying by CNN.

1,23,000 Palestinians flee their homes in Gaza due to armed conflict

09 Oct 2023, 05:11 am

More than 1,23,000 Palestinians have been forced to flee their homes in the Gaza Strip as the Palestinian-Israeli conflict escalates, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Sunday.

"As of 21:00, 123,538 Palestinians had been displaced in Gaza," the OCHA said in a statement.

Number of Israeli residents injured as result of escalation up to 2,382

09 Oct 2023, 05:09 am

The number of Israeli residents hospitalized as a result of the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has increased to 2,382, The Times of Israel newspaper reported on Monday, citing the latest data by the Health Ministry.

Earlier reports indicated that 2,315 people were injured as a result of the conflict's escalation, while over 700 were killed.

US moves carrier strike group to eastern Mediterranean

09 Oct 2023, 01:10 am

The United States has begun moving USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to the Eastern Mediterranean.

This includes the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), as well as the Arleigh-Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116), USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS Carney (DDG 64), and USS Roosevelt (DDG 80).

 

Death toll due to ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas group crosses 1,000

08 Oct 2023, 10:19 pm

More than 1,000 people have died in Israel and Palestine since the Hamas group members launched an attack against Israel on Saturday.

"More than 700 people have been killed in Israel, while more than 400 Palestinians have been killed, according to authorities. Some 2,300 others have been wounded in Gaza, with power cuts threatening "lives of hundreds of injuries and patients,"  the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza was quoted as saying by CNN.

Israel has declared war on Hamas and initiated airstrikes in response to this fierce attack.

The Israel Defense Forces told CNN that  Israel has "severely degraded the capabilities" of the Palestinian militant group Hamas as airstrikes on Gaza continued into early Monday.

Israel Defense Forces said 2150 people have been injured in the attack so far.

IDF shares images of 'war crimes committed by Hamas

08 Oct 2023, 10:18 pm

 

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with several world leaders including Ukraine President

08 Oct 2023, 10:50 am

A tweet posted on the official X handle of the Israel PM said: "Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, all of whom expressed unreserved support for Israel's right to defend itself as necessary."

 

Amid heavy firing by Gaza militants, Israel music festival attendees seen running for lives in new viral video

08 Oct 2023, 10:47 am

As Israel was hit by an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip on Saturday morning, hundreds of people attending an Israeli music festival were caught in a video running for their lives amid heavy firing by militants at them.

 

At least 100 Israelis currently held captive in Gaza: Government

08 Oct 2023, 09:29 am

 

Gaza: IDF says its fighter jets just struck Hamas terrorist targets

08 Oct 2023, 08:23 am

IDF says its fighter jets just struck Hamas terrorist targets in Gaza that were used to attack Israel.

 

Hamas Attack: 500 Israelis die as fighting continues near Gaza

08 Oct 2023, 07:59 am

The number of people dead due to the surprise attack by Hamas in Israel on Saturday has touched 500, media reports said.

Zaka, an emergency rescue service that specializes in handling the bodies of the dead, told CNN Sunday that it had confirmed “around 500” people are dead.

Photo Courtesy: Xinhua/UNI

Israeli army strikes in 'area in Lebanon' in response to firing

08 Oct 2023, 02:32 am

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Sunday that it was striking "the area in Lebanon" in response to fire from the area.

"IDF Artillery is currently striking the area in Lebanon from where a shooting was carried out," the IDF said on Telegram, adding that it "has been taking preparational measures for this type of possibility and will continue to operate in all regions and at any time necessary to ensure the safety of the Israeli civilians."

Hezbollah claims responsibility for targeting Israeli sites: CNN

08 Oct 2023, 02:28 am

According to CNN, the Lebanese group Hezbollah claimed responsibility for targeting three Israeli sites in an area known as Shebaa Farms using missiles and artillery. It issued a statement on Sunday.

Over 300 killed as Israel-Palestine war escalates following over 5000 rocket attacks by Hamas. Photo courtesy: UNI

Israeli security forces secure control of Sderot police station : CNN

08 Oct 2023, 02:26 am

Israel’s southern district police forces and soldiers from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday secured control of Sderot police station, according to a southern district police spokesperson, quoted CNN.

“Starting in the morning, the southern district police forces and IDF soldiers are working to neutralize terrorists who infiltrated the Sderot station,” the police spokesperson said. “A short time ago, full control was achieved.”

CNN reports: About 10 armed “terrorists” were “neutralized,” after the forces were ordered to carry out live fire “by all means” on the station where “the terrorists were entrenched,” the spokesperson said.

Live briefing from Tel Aviv—with an IDF Spokesperson LTC (Res.) Jonathan Conricus

 

Israeli woman being kidnapped by Hamas video goes viral

08 Oct 2023, 02:23 am

 

Death toll in Israel crosses 300 in Hamas attack

08 Oct 2023, 02:21 am

Israeli newspaper Jerusalem Post reported, citing the country's health ministry, that the death toll has exceeded 300 people, and more than 1,500 people have been injured in the conflict so far.

 

Attack on residential buildings in Gaza by Hamas

08 Oct 2023, 02:19 am

 

X video by British politician shows Hamas on rampage in Gaza Strip neighbourhood

08 Oct 2023, 02:17 am

 

US condemns attack by Hamas, stands by Israel

08 Oct 2023, 02:16 am

 

Over 300 killed in Israel in large-scale attack by Palestinian group Hamas

08 Oct 2023, 02:14 am

More than 300 were killed in Israel in a surprise large-scale attack by the Palestinian group Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to reduce its Gaza hideouts to "rubble". In Gaza, more than 230 have been killed in Israel's response.

 

Israel to cut off electricity supply to Gaza

08 Oct 2023, 02:13 am

Israel ready to launch ground operation on Gaza

08 Oct 2023, 02:12 am

232 killed, 1600 wounded in Gaza as Israel launches air strikes on Gaza

08 Oct 2023, 02:12 am

 

Air India cancels flights to and from Israel as country declares retaliatory 'Operation Iron Swords' against Hamas

08 Oct 2023, 02:11 am

 

At least 150 people are reported killed and 1,100 wounded in Israel after the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched attacks

08 Oct 2023, 02:10 am

 

Israel declares 'Operation Iron Swords' against Hamas militants

08 Oct 2023, 02:10 am

Israel has declared 'Operation Iron Swords' against Hamas militants, involving a coordinated attack by the Israel Air Force. Dozens of fighter jets have been deployed to target the Hamas militant group in various locations across the Gaza Strip.

Death toll rises to 100 in Israel in Palestinian militant group Hamas's biggest attack in years

08 Oct 2023, 02:09 am

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'We will win this war': Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant

08 Oct 2023, 02:07 am

"Hamas has made a grave mistake this morning and launched a war against the State of Israel," Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said in a statement.

"IDF troops (Israeli army) are fighting against the enemy at every location," he said. "I call on all of Israel's citizens to follow security instructions. The State of Israel will win this war," he said in a video statement on X.

 

After surprise rocket attack, Hamas militants enter Israel's cities, kidnap, shoot people

08 Oct 2023, 02:05 am

Disturbing videos circulating on social media on Saturday showed civilians being targeted by Hamas militants in Israel's southern cities near Gaza, using motorcycles, SUVs, and even paragliders to infiltrate the towns.

 

Hamas infiltrates Israel, fires over 5000 rockets; Israel launches retaliatory attack, calls it a war

08 Oct 2023, 02:01 am

Hamas militants infiltrated Israel from Gaza amidst intense rocket fire, killing at least 40 people. There are reports of several Israelis being kidnapped and taken back to Gaza as hostages. In retaliation, Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Gaza, resulting in the deaths of 198 people, according to Palestinian officials, reported BBC.