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Earlier reports said Qatari mediators were trying to secure the freedom of women and children abducted by Hamas.
IDF calls up 300,000 reservists in 48 hours • “Operation Swords of Iron” to go from defensive to offensive, says IDF spokesman.
Overnight on Sunday, some 70 terrorists infiltrated Kibbutz Be’eri from the Gaza Strip • Fighting between Israeli forces and terrorists is ongoing at seven locations in southern Israel.
“Strengthen the defenders of our holy land, and let our God grant them salvation and victory, and grant them peace,” he said.
More than 800 targets in Gaza struck in response to barbaric war crime; former national security advisor Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror: War could continue for months.
“In this war, the IDF will be strong and win,” stated IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, while vowing to “maintain readiness in all arenas.”
JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman discusses the latest events in Israel.
“We’ll reach each and every community and kill every terrorist in Israel,” said IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari.
Hamas claims to have abducted 163 Israelis.
IDF: 400 Palestinian terrorists killed, dozens captured • IDF spokesman warns the terror group of “heavy fire that will intensify in the hours to come.”
The Cabinet officially approved a war situation and the taking of significant military steps, as per Article 40 of Basic Law: The Government.
The Israeli military subsequently carried out a drone strike against Hezbollah “infrastructure.”
