Israel declares war on Hamas after surprise attack from Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel is “at war” after Hamas militants fired thousands of rockets into the country from Gaza in a large-scale surprise attack early Saturday morning. At least 100 people were killed and hundreds wounded, marking the deadliest attack on Israel in years. The attack began with a launch of rockets from the Gaza Strip around 6:30 a.m. Shortly after, Hamas claimed responsibility, calling it "Operation Al-Aqsa Storm." An undetermined number of Israeli soldiers and civilians were taken captive into Gaza, according to The Associated Press. Militants were also holding hostages in the towns of Beeri and Ofakim, which are located 15 miles from the Gaza border. More here: https://scrippsnews.com/stories/hamas-kills-22-in-israel-netanyahu-says-his-country-is-at-war/ ------------------------------------- Scripps News is your source for news and analysis covering the top stories from around the world. With persistent curiosity and no agenda, we strive to fuel meaningful conversations by highlighting multiple sides of every story. It’s news with the why. Join our newsletter at https://bit.ly/2q1tepr See more at https://www.scrippsnews.com/ Like Scripps News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/scrippsnews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scrippsnews