Israeli army declares 'state of war alert'

The Israeli army has announced that it has declared a "state of war alert" following recent developments.

In a statement issued by the Israeli army following the attacks launched against Israel from the Gaza Strip, which is under Israeli blockade, it was stated: "We are declaring a state of war alert. In the last hour, large-scale rocket attacks have begun from Gaza into Israel, and terrorists have infiltrated Israel from several different points. We are instructing our citizens in areas near the border to stay close to protected areas."

According to a statement from the Israeli army spokesperson, strikes have been launched against targets in Gaza from where the rockets were fired. According to a report by the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (KAN), Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has signed a decree calling up reserve soldiers for duty.

The armed wing of Hamas announced that it has launched the "Al-Aqsa Flood" operation against Israel and that they fired 5 thousand rockets and mortars into Israel in the first phase.

Attack warning sirens sounded in Jerusalem due to rockets fired from Gaza. Explosion sounds were heard in the skies over Jerusalem due to missiles fired from the Israeli air defense system, Iron Dome.

ONE ISRAELI KILLED, 15 INJURED IN ATTACKS

The Israeli emergency service Magen David Adom announced that one Israeli has lost their life and 15 people have been injured in the attacks launched against Israel from the blockaded Gaza Strip in the morning hours.

In a statement made on its X social media account, it was reported that two of the injured are in serious condition, six are in moderate condition, and the other 7 people have sustained light injuries.

News Source: AA