Israel was left reeling as Hamas militants launched a daring attack on a key military facility near the Gaza border.
The audacious assault caught Israeli defense forces off guard, resulting in significant damage and casualties.
The attack, executed with precision and coordination, has raised pressing questions about the future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
As tensions in the region escalate, one wonders if this incident could lead to a full-blown escalation of hostilities.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country is at war.
“We are at war, not in an operation, not in rounds of fighting — at war, ” Netanyahu said in a video statement. “I instructed a wide-scale call for reserves to respond militarily at an intensity and scale that the enemy has not known before. The enemy will pay a price they have never paid before.”
As the smoke clears, the big question on everyone’s mind is, “What comes next?” The situation is teetering on the brink of a full-scale conflict, and the repercussions could be significant.
Israel has already launched counterattacks, targeting Hamas positions in Gaza. With tensions at an all-time high, the international community is watching closely, urging restraint and a swift de-escalation.
Hamas has now fired 150 rockets in response to the building attack,
More than 250 Israelis have been killed in the surprise attack by Hamas.
The Israeli Prime Minister has invited the opposition leader to form a unity government.