Israeli Military: "At Least 2,500 Rockets Fired by Hamas... Infiltration by Land, Sea, and Air"

Israel Defense Minister Mentions 'War'

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on the 7th (local time) that at least 2,500 rockets were fired from the Palestinian Gaza Strip, governed by the armed faction Hamas, into Israel.

Daniel Hagari, spokesperson for the Israeli military, stated, "Since 6:30 a.m. until now, more than 2,500 rockets have been launched from the Gaza Strip into Israel," adding, "Hamas terrorists have infiltrated by land, sea, and air," and "fighting between terrorists and Israeli soldiers is occurring in at least seven locations."

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Spokesperson Hagari further said that in response to the attack named 'Al-Aqsa Flood' by Hamas, the 'Iron Swords' operation has been launched, and thousands of reservists are expected to be mobilized.

Local media, citing emergency medical service authorities, reported that so far one Israeli has died and more than 100 have been injured.

Earlier, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant stated in a press release that the situation of Hamas's surprise attack is considered a war. Minister Galant emphasized, "Hamas made a grave mistake by waging war against Israel this morning. Israeli soldiers are fighting wherever the enemies have infiltrated," and "Israel will win this war."

The Palestinian armed faction Hamas fired rockets toward Israel this morning, and armed militants from Gaza crossed the separation barrier to infiltrate southern Israel.

Mohammad Deif, commander leading Hamas's military wing, claimed responsibility for the bombardment in a statement, saying, "Today is a great day to end Israel's occupation. We have decided to put an end to the crimes of the occupying force (Israel). Their reckless behavior without accountability ends now."

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