UPDATED - War In Eretz Yisroel
Eretz Yisroel/Gaza:
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As predicted on YIDVID (see below) an all-out war has broken out in Israel after Hamas attacked Southern Israel earlier this week. This afternoon Israeli Forces invaded and Israeli War Planes bombed locations on the Gaza Strip. The massive IDF surprise attack has killed over 200 people, and has injured close to a thousand others. Meanwhile, Israeli tanks are rolling toward Gaza. Hamas has fired hundreds of rockets back at Israel, tens have been wounded, one person was killed R"L.
The IAF strikes, started on Motzei Shabbos (Israel Time) after a 58 year old resident of Netivot was killed and 4 were wounded, 1 seriously.
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Update: The death toll from the Israeli attack on Gaza has risen to at least 225 with more than 700 people injured.
Update: After IAF strike kills 225 in Gaza, Hamas chief vows that the third Intifada has come.
Update: The name of the Israeli victim killed in the Netivot Qassam attack is Beber Vaknin, 58.
Update: 780 Palestinians wounded in IAF Gaza Strip attacks.
Update: White House: Hamas to Blame for Gaza Attack
Olmert: "Israel will do all it can to prevent a humanitarian disaster in Gaza. Gaza residents are not our enemies, our fight is with Hamas. The Gaza campaign will take time, patience is needed. Our desire for calm was answered with terror. We want to return 'a normal life' to the citizens of the South."
Update: At least several people have been killed after Israel attacked a mosque in Gaza City, the building was "completely destroyed".
Update: An Israeli helicopter has attacked a hospital in Gaza City but it is not immediately clear if there were any casualties.
Update: Ground forces gather on possible operation expansion.
Update: Likud and Kadima have suspended campaigning due to the Gaza operation.
Update: Two people were killed in the Israeli attack on a mosque in Gaza City, raising the total death toll to at least 232.
Update: In light of the Kassam attacks the IDF has launched the operation "Cast Lead" on Shabbos morning. The death toll in Gaza rises to 232.
Update: It is being called the most lethal single day of bombing in the region in at least 41 years.
Update: The Israeli Defense Forces saysm the reason it bombed a Gaza City Mosque, is because it was a base for terrorist activities.
Update: The UN security council to meet and discuss Gaza violence at 10:00 PM EST.
Update: Israel has just bombed the Al Aqsa TV Station in Gaza.
Irael has attacked the Hamas-owned Al Aqsa TV station in Gaza, according to Al Jazeera; no immediate word on casualties.
Update: Israel vows to keep up the Gaza attacks through the night.
Update: At least 3 senior Hamas officers are among the 234 people killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza.
Update: Iraeli forces with tanks are getting ready for a ground mission in Gaza.
Update: Ehud Barak in a U.S. Interview - "Israel won't accept a ceasefire with Hamas".
Update: Palestinians report 20 IAF air strikes early Sunday morning;
UN security council closed-door session to discuss Gaza requested by Libya;
Israel passes letter detailing Gaza operations to the UN Secretary-General;
Obama and US secretary of state Condeleeza Rice have discussed the Gaza violence.
Update: The IDF has mobilized tanks, and reinforced troops along the Gaza border, an invasion can happen at any moment.
SEE UPDATES BELOW
As predicted on YIDVID (see below) an all-out war has broken out in Israel after Hamas attacked Southern Israel earlier this week. This afternoon Israeli Forces invaded and Israeli War Planes bombed locations on the Gaza Strip. The massive IDF surprise attack has killed over 200 people, and has injured close to a thousand others. Meanwhile, Israeli tanks are rolling toward Gaza. Hamas has fired hundreds of rockets back at Israel, tens have been wounded, one person was killed R"L.
The IAF strikes, started on Motzei Shabbos (Israel Time) after a 58 year old resident of Netivot was killed and 4 were wounded, 1 seriously.
Stay with YIDVID for Updates.
Update: The death toll from the Israeli attack on Gaza has risen to at least 225 with more than 700 people injured.
Update: After IAF strike kills 225 in Gaza, Hamas chief vows that the third Intifada has come.
Update: The name of the Israeli victim killed in the Netivot Qassam attack is Beber Vaknin, 58.
Update: 780 Palestinians wounded in IAF Gaza Strip attacks.
Update: White House: Hamas to Blame for Gaza Attack
Olmert: "Israel will do all it can to prevent a humanitarian disaster in Gaza. Gaza residents are not our enemies, our fight is with Hamas. The Gaza campaign will take time, patience is needed. Our desire for calm was answered with terror. We want to return 'a normal life' to the citizens of the South."
Update: At least several people have been killed after Israel attacked a mosque in Gaza City, the building was "completely destroyed".
Update: An Israeli helicopter has attacked a hospital in Gaza City but it is not immediately clear if there were any casualties.
Update: Ground forces gather on possible operation expansion.
Update: Likud and Kadima have suspended campaigning due to the Gaza operation.
Update: Two people were killed in the Israeli attack on a mosque in Gaza City, raising the total death toll to at least 232.
Update: In light of the Kassam attacks the IDF has launched the operation "Cast Lead" on Shabbos morning. The death toll in Gaza rises to 232.
Update: It is being called the most lethal single day of bombing in the region in at least 41 years.
Update: The Israeli Defense Forces saysm the reason it bombed a Gaza City Mosque, is because it was a base for terrorist activities.
Update: The UN security council to meet and discuss Gaza violence at 10:00 PM EST.
Update: Israel has just bombed the Al Aqsa TV Station in Gaza.
Irael has attacked the Hamas-owned Al Aqsa TV station in Gaza, according to Al Jazeera; no immediate word on casualties.
Update: Israel vows to keep up the Gaza attacks through the night.
Update: At least 3 senior Hamas officers are among the 234 people killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza.
Update: Iraeli forces with tanks are getting ready for a ground mission in Gaza.
Update: Ehud Barak in a U.S. Interview - "Israel won't accept a ceasefire with Hamas".
Update: Palestinians report 20 IAF air strikes early Sunday morning;
UN security council closed-door session to discuss Gaza requested by Libya;
Israel passes letter detailing Gaza operations to the UN Secretary-General;
Obama and US secretary of state Condeleeza Rice have discussed the Gaza violence.
Update: The IDF has mobilized tanks, and reinforced troops along the Gaza border, an invasion can happen at any moment.
