Our 9/11," Israel claims as almost a thousand people die in the Gaza War: 10 Points

 Our 9/11," Israel claims as almost a thousand people die in the Gaza War: 10 Points

The Indian embassy in Israel has urged its nationals to exercise caution and adhere to local authorities' recommended safety measures.

Since the Hamas organization started a terror attack on Israel with a barrage of missiles and a massive ground invasion, the dead toll has risen to over 1,000. More than 600 people have died in the conflict on the Israeli side, compared to at least 370 in Gaza.

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Hamas launched a major rocket bombardment and a land, air, and sea attack that resulted in the deadliest escalation of the war in decades, killing 600 Israelis and injuring 1,000 more, according to sources. Gaza authorities said that many Israeli airstrikes on the coastal territory had resulted in at least 400 Palestinian deaths and close to 1,700 injuries.

Hezbollah, a group supported by Iran in Lebanon, claimed to have launched "large numbers of artillery shells and guided missiles" against Israeli positions along a disputed border. It said that the strike was made "in solidarity" with the one carried out by Hamas.

Netanyahu threatened to get revenge for what he called a "black day" for Israel. "To dismantle Hamas's capabilities, the IDF (army) is going to employ all of its power. We'll pursue them to the very end and use force to get revenge for the terrible day they brought upon Israel and its citizens, he said.

He pledged to convert Hamas' hideouts into "rubble" after its surprise onslaught and issued a warning to Palestinians living close to its locations in Gaza to flee. "I'm telling the people of Gaza: get out of there now, because we're about to act anywhere without all our force," he said.

According to Israeli sources, Hamas has abducted roughly 100 troops and civilians. "Terrorists ransacked neighborhoods and stormed into houses, murdering residents. Invaders numbering in the hundreds are still engaged in firefights with Israeli soldiers, according to army spokesperson Richard Hecht.

To assault adjacent Israeli cities and military outposts, Hamas militants broke Gaza's border fence and launched hundreds of missiles. They also started shooting at locals and bystanders. The organization dubbed its assault "Operation Al-Aqsa Flood" and urged "resistance fighters in the West Bank" as well as in "Arab and Islamic nations" to take part in the conflict. Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas, said that the organization was "on the verge of a great victory."

Images of numerous captured Israelis were released by Hamas. The windscreens of the automobiles in the Israeli town of Sderot, which is close to Gaza, were broken by showers of bullets, and bodies were scattered around the streets.

The Israel Defense Forces also announced a "readiness for war" in reaction to the horrific strikes. "Operation Swords of Iron" was started by the troops, who then attacked a variety of sites in the Gaza Strip. "We have seen the wicked face. Without making any distinctions between women, children, or the old, Hamas started a criminal onslaught. It will immediately realize that it made a serious error. In a video message, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant promised to "change the face of reality in the Gaza Strip."

US President Joe Biden expressed "rock solid and unwavering" support for Israel today as the UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting and issued a warning "against any other party hostile to Israel seeking advantage in this situation".

The Indian embassy in Israel has urged its nationals to exercise caution and adhere to local authorities' recommended safety measures. It issued a warning, urging people to be cautious, refrain from needless movement, and remain near to safety shelters.