The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said more than 123 thousand Palestinians were forced to flee their homes in the Gaza Strip. This was reported by TASS.
According to the information obtained by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs at 21:00 Moscow time on October 8, 123 thousand 538 Palestinians had to leave their homes in the Gaza Strip.
Previously, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu statedthat the country is at war. Netanyahu noted that Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel and its citizens. The head of government said that he had ordered a large-scale operation to clear terrorists from settlements and mobilize reserves.
Before that, Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir announced A state of emergency was declared in the country due to rocket attacks by the radical Palestinian movement Hamas. Ben-Gvir announced the beginning of the recruitment of volunteers into the police ranks.
Previously Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant promiseHe said the “unprecedented response” to the Gaza Strip would be remembered for 50 years.