Updates on the Gaza-Israel firefight and operational responses
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported new attacks on targets in the Gaza Strip. The information appeared in a post published on a Telegram channel around 20:30 Moscow time.
Earlier, Israeli forces claimed to have struck residential buildings in the Gaza Strip, asserting that Hamas’s military infrastructure is centered in those areas. In the meantime, Palestinian sources reported that Hamas forces fired around 150 missiles toward Tel Aviv.
On October 7, Hamas forces launched thousands of missiles aimed at Israeli territory. In response to the escalating violence, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir announced a state of emergency within the country on that date.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the country was at war. The IDF described its operation against Hamas as “Iron Swords.” In a broader arc of retaliation, Israeli air strikes targeted a number of Hamas sites, with 21 locations in the Gaza Strip cited as having been attacked as part of this campaign.
There is also uncertainty about how long the broader conflict could continue, including speculation from observers who have previously noted the potential for escalation in the region. The situation prompted discussions about military readiness and the possible impact on civilian life and regional stability.
Attribution: information summarized from multiple real-time reports and official statements [sources acknowledged].