Israel-Palestine escalation live: Strikes hit Gaza after Hamas offensive
Israel-Palestine escalation live: Strikes hit Gaza after Hamas offensive
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Israeli air raids hit Gaza after large-scale Hamas offensive against Israel
- Israeli air raids have hit the Gaza Strip after Hamas announced the start of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel.
- The group running the besieged enclave says it has fired was thousands of rockets towards Israel. Several casualties have been reported.
- Israeli military radio also reports that Palestinian fighters from Gaza have “infiltrated” Israel.
- Pictures show armed men on vehicles inside Israel; there is also footage of Palestinian fighters taking Israelis hostage.
- The Israeli defence minister approves the call-up of military reservists.
