Israel has been at War since Saturday thank you so much Shan absolutely let's bring you up to speed with what has transpired so far Israel has been at War since Saturday after Gaza launched a surprise multipronged attack. So far over 1,100 people have been killed on both sides including over 700 in Israel and more than 400 people in Gaza from Southern Israel.

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The capture of dozens of Israeli soldiers and civilians by Hamas militants has now stirred Israeli emotions more misery than any crisis in the country's recent memory. Setting aside the differences top Israeli leaders have now discussed the possibility of forming an emergency National Unity government in the country.

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Israel is at war with Hamas which controls the Gaza Strip. More than 1,100 people have been killed on both sides since the war broke out on Saturday after Hamas rained thousands of rockets on Israel in surprise pre-dawn attacks from Gaza. Israeli leadership have cautioned the nation for a long and difficult war. To know more watch this interview with Lt Col Daniel Davis (R), host from Daniel Davis Deep Dive, YouTube.

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Israel is at war with Hamas which controls the Gaza Strip. More than 1,100 people have been killed on both sides since the war broke out on Saturday after Hamas rained thousands of rockets on Israel in surprise pre-dawn attacks from Gaza. Israeli leadership have cautioned the nation for a long and difficult war.

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Israel is at war with Hamas which controls the Gaza Strip more than 11,00 people have been killed on both sides since the war broke out. On Saturday Hamas reigned thousands of rockets on Israel in a surprise pre-dawn attack from Gaza. Israeli leadership have now cautioned the nation for a long and difficult War.

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Israel's army on Monday (Oct 9) announced that its forces have taken "control of communities" in its southern territory near Gaza. The development came two days after a surprise attack was launched by Hamas militants. 
 
"We are in control of the communities," said military spokesman Daniel Hagari while speaking to journalists, adding that there are chances of "terrorists" being present in the area. 
 
"We have fully evacuated 15 communities out of the 24 that are adjacent to the border,” said Hagari, adding that Israeli forces are likely to complete the evacuation "within the next 24 hours".

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There were "4,400 launches at Israel," Hagari added while speaking about the barrage of rockets that were fired by Hamas into Israel since the assault was launched at dawn on Saturday. Hagari said that 300,000 army reservists were called up.

<h2>Israel's defence minister calls for 'complete siege' on Gaza</h2>

On Monday (Oct 9), Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant ordered a "complete siege" on the Gaza Strip as the Palestinian territory was pounded with air strikes by the military. 
 
"We are putting a complete siege on Gaza... No electricity, no food, no water, no gas -- it's all closed," said Gallant, in a video message, while speaking about the enclave which has housed 2.3 million people. 
 
Around 700 people were killed in the attacks launched by the Hamas militants across the border in southern Israel on Saturday (Oct 7), as people in towns and communities near Gaza were shot before Israeli security forces started fighting back. 
 
Hamas gunmen also killed around 250 people at a music festival which was being held in Kibbutz Reim, close to Gaza and was attended by foreigners and young Israelis, as per an organisation that helped to recover the bodies. 
 
"We are fighting animals and are acting accordingly," said Gallant, in Hebrew.

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After the missile strikes were launched by the Israeli military on the Gaza Strip in response to the Hamas attack, around 493 people were killed in the Palestinian enclave. 
 
Meanwhile, the main international ally of Hamas, Iran, congratulated it on the attack. But Iran's mission to the United Nations refuted Tehran's involvement in the operation carried out by the terrorist outfit. 
 
Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah militia and Israeli forces also fired rockets and artillery at each other on Sunday (Oct 7).

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Israel's army on Monday (Oct 9) announced that its forces have taken "control of communities" in its southern territory near Gaza. The development came two days after a surprise attack was launched by Hamas militants.

Israel's army on Monday (Oct 9) announced that its forces have taken "control of communities" in its southern territory near Gaza. The development came two days after a surprise attack was launched by Hamas militants. "We are in control of the communities," said military spokesman Daniel Hagari while speaking to journalists, adding that there are chances of "terrorists" being present in the area. "We have fully evacuated 15 communities out of the 24 that are adjacent to the border,” said Hagari, adding that Israeli forces are likely to complete the evacuation "within the next 24 hours". ALSO READ | Explained: Historical conflict between Israel-Palestine amid unprovoked escalation by Hamas There were "4,400 launches at Israel," Hagari added while speaking about the barrage of rockets that were fired by Hamas into Israel since the assault was launched at dawn on Saturday. Hagari said that 300,000 army reservists were called up. Israel's defence minister calls for 'complete siege' on Gaza On Monday (Oct 9), Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant ordered a "complete siege" on the Gaza Strip as the Palestinian territory was pounded with air strikes by the military. "We are putting a complete siege on Gaza... No electricity, no food, no water, no gas -- it's all closed," said Gallant, in a video message, while speaking about the enclave which has housed 2.3 million people. Around 700 people were killed in the attacks launched by the Hamas militants across the border in southern Israel on Saturday (Oct 7), as people in towns and communities near Gaza were shot before Israeli security forces started fighting back. Hamas gunmen also killed around 250 people at a music festival which was being held in Kibbutz Reim, close to Gaza and was attended by foreigners and young Israelis, as per an organisation that helped to recover the bodies. "We are fighting animals and are acting accordingly," said Gallant, in Hebrew. WATCH | Israel-Palestine War: US officials move to send aid and ammunition for Israel: Report After the missile strikes were launched by the Israeli military on the Gaza Strip in response to the Hamas attack, around 493 people were killed in the Palestinian enclave. Meanwhile, the main international ally of Hamas, Iran, congratulated it on the attack. But Iran's mission to the United Nations refuted Tehran's involvement in the operation carried out by the terrorist outfit. Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah militia and Israeli forces also fired rockets and artillery at each other on Sunday (Oct 7). Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Fighters of the Hamas militant group took an unknown number of civilians and soldiers captive during their incursion into Israel and moved them into the Gaza strip after launching a surprise attack on Saturday. As for the latest, Israel says Hamas until now has taken over 100 such 'prisoners'.

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Hamas militants caught Israel off-guard on Saturday morning which besides the barrage of rockets fired at Israelis many claimed to have been kidnapped and relocated in Gaza as prisoners of War.

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A careful campaign of deception ensured Israel was caught off guard. The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas launched a devastating attack on Israel. Bulldozers, hang gliders & motorbikes were to take on the Middle East's most powerful army.

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The Israeli rescue service Zaka on Sunday (Oct 8) confirmed that 260 dead bodies were retrieved by the paramedics from a music festival which was attended by thousands of people and later was attacked by Hamas militants. 
 
The total death toll is likely to go higher as other paramedic teams work in the area. In the videos shared on social media platforms and by Israeli news outlets, dozens of festival goers were seen running across an open field as gunshots were fired. Many of them were gunned down as they tried to flee and some hid in the fruit orchards. 
 
The Nature Party, which was being held near Kibbutz Re'im close to Gaza, was attended by thousands of people and became one of the first targets of Hamas militants who entered Israel on Saturday (Oct 7), and launched one of the biggest attacks on the country in decades.

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"I heard shots from every direction, they were firing at us from both sides. Everyone was running and didn't know what to do. It was total chaos,” said Arik Nani, one of the partygoers, while speaking to Reuters.

<h2>More than 100 hostages taken including Israeli army officers, claims Hamas</h2>

According to media reports, more than 100 Israeli hostages are being held by Hamas fighters in Gaza, which include high-ranking army officers. 
 
As per CNN, chief deputy of Hamas' political bureau Mousa Abu Marzouk, in an interview with Arabic news outlet al-Ghad TV, said that the number of Israeli hostages "hasn't been counted yet but they are over a hundred." 
 
Speaking about the Israeli army officers being taken hostages, Marzouk said, "There are high-ranking officers.” Meanwhile, Islamic Jihad, another Palestinian armed group, on Sunday, stated that it is holding at least 30 hostages in Gaza.

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According to government authorities, more than 700 people were killed in Israel by Hamas. 
 
Around 2,300 others have suffered injuries in Gaza, while power cuts have threatened "lives of hundreds of injuries and patients," stated the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised an unprecedented response to the attack by Hamas. He said that Gaza is being continuously bombarded by Israeli jets, killing more than 400 Palestinians. 
 
A Navy carrier strike group is being sent by the United States to the eastern Mediterranean Sea, which includes guided missile destroyers and guided missile cruisers. Meanwhile, more fighter jets are being positioned by the US in the Middle East, to act as a deterrent against Hamas in Palestine, Hezbollah in Lebanon and other militant groups fighting against Israel.

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The Israeli rescue service Zaka on Sunday (Oct 8) confirmed that 260 dead bodies were retrieved by the paramedics from a music festival which was attended by thousands of people and later was attacked by Hamas militants.

The Israeli rescue service Zaka on Sunday (Oct 8) confirmed that 260 dead bodies were retrieved by the paramedics from a music festival which was attended by thousands of people and later was attacked by Hamas militants. The total death toll is likely to go higher as other paramedic teams work in the area. In the videos shared on social media platforms and by Israeli news outlets, dozens of festival goers were seen running across an open field as gunshots were fired. Many of them were gunned down as they tried to flee and some hid in the fruit orchards. The Nature Party, which was being held near Kibbutz Re'im close to Gaza, was attended by thousands of people and became one of the first targets of Hamas militants who entered Israel on Saturday (Oct 7), and launched one of the biggest attacks on the country in decades. ALSO READ | Israel vs Hamas: How the violence unfolded after Palestinian militant group attacked Israel. A timeline "I heard shots from every direction, they were firing at us from both sides. Everyone was running and didn't know what to do. It was total chaos,” said Arik Nani, one of the partygoers, while speaking to Reuters. More than 100 hostages taken including Israeli army officers, claims Hamas According to media reports, more than 100 Israeli hostages are being held by Hamas fighters in Gaza, which include high-ranking army officers. As per CNN, chief deputy of Hamas' political bureau Mousa Abu Marzouk, in an interview with Arabic news outlet al-Ghad TV, said that the number of Israeli hostages "hasn't been counted yet but they are over a hundred." Speaking about the Israeli army officers being taken hostages, Marzouk said, "There are high-ranking officers.” Meanwhile, Islamic Jihad, another Palestinian armed group, on Sunday, stated that it is holding at least 30 hostages in Gaza. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the claims of Hamas and Islamic Jihad. According to government authorities, more than 700 people were killed in Israel by Hamas. Around 2,300 others have suffered injuries in Gaza, while power cuts have threatened "lives of hundreds of injuries and patients," stated the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza. WATCH | Iran-Backed Hezbollah Joins Hamas in Fight Against Israel | What's At Stake Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised an unprecedented response to the attack by Hamas. He said that Gaza is being continuously bombarded by Israeli jets, killing more than 400 Palestinians. A Navy carrier strike group is being sent by the United States to the eastern Mediterranean Sea, which includes guided missile destroyers and guided missile cruisers. Meanwhile, more fighter jets are being positioned by the US in the Middle East, to act as a deterrent against Hamas in Palestine, Hezbollah in Lebanon and other militant groups fighting against Israel. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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