Israel on Saturday October 7, announced ‘Operation Swords of Iron’ against Hamas militants after declaring a ‘state of war’.
Operation Swords of Iron involves attacking the enemies bases while at the same time defending citizens.
The combined attack targeted dozens of fighter jets owned by militia outfit Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
“It was a combined ground raid which happened through paragliders, through the sea and through the ground. Right now we’re fighting. We’re fighting in certain locations around the Gaza Stripâ€æ our forces are now fighting on the ground,” Israel army spokesperson told a section of the media.
Further Israeli authorities stated that Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi was holding an assessment and approving plans of action.
“The IDF declares a state of readiness for war. Hamas… which is behind this attack, will bear the results and responsibility for the events,” the statement from the Israeli army said.
Preliminary reports indicated that one person was killed and another 16 wounded in the rocket attacks.
To avert injuries, the Israeli military issued instructions to the residents of towns near the Gaza Strip to remain in their homes, and the rest of the public to remain near bomb shelters.
