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Rocket barrages strike southern Israel in operation claimed by Hamas, Netanyahu says Israel is 'at war'
Fox News ^ | October 7, 2023 5:55am EDT | Landon Mion

Posted on 10/07/2023 3:14:55 AM PDT by conservative98

Militants infiltrated areas of southern Israel as rocket barrages launched from the Gaza Strip struck the region on Saturday in an attack the Islamist movement Hamas is taking responsibility for.

A senior Hamas military commander, Mohammad Deif, announced the start of the operation in which he called on Palestinians everywhere to attack the Israelis.

"This is the day of the greatest battle end the last occupation on earth," he said in a broadcast on Hamas media, saying that 5,000 rockets had been launched.

In a video message early Saturday morning, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, "Citizens of Israel, we are at war — not in an operation, not in rounds — at war."

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TOPICS: Israel; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: bidenleacy; islam; islamic; israel; muslim; muslims; netanyahu
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1 posted on 10/07/2023 3:14:55 AM PDT by conservative98
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
"Citizens of Israel,
We are at war, not in an operation or in rounds, but at war. This morning, Hamas launched a murderous surprise attack against the State of Israel and its citizens. We have been in this since the early morning hours. pic.twitter.com/C7YQUviItR— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) October 7, 2023


2 posted on 10/07/2023 3:16:51 AM PDT by conservative98
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As we grow closer to the election and its seems thier days are numbered scorched earth will be put in motion to leave the new president and his administration a bag of sh##


3 posted on 10/07/2023 3:17:21 AM PDT by ronnie raygun
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To: conservative98
In a video message early Saturday morning, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, "Citizens of Israel, we are at war — not in an operation, not in rounds — at war."

Are they planning to invade the Gaza Strip? Next will probably be Hezbollah.

4 posted on 10/07/2023 3:20:01 AM PDT by Mark17 (Retired USAF air traffic controller. Father of USAF Captain & pilot. Both bitten by the aviation bug)
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It is very bad, terrible atrocities, possibly start of WWIII total war. Prayers requested


5 posted on 10/07/2023 3:23:22 AM PDT by af_vet_1981 ( The bus came by and I got on, That's when it all began)
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time to get rid of the cockroaches


6 posted on 10/07/2023 3:24:11 AM PDT by canuck_conservative (there would be no more need for NATO, if Russia could just stop attacking its neighbors)
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To: conservative98

Seems like Israeli ( and western intel) failed to detect this massive and well-planned Hamas offensive. Israeli casualties will be very high…the attackers are ruthlessly hunting down and killing civilians, and taking captives. Atrocities have been videoed. Up to 7 settlements have been seized. Possibly thousands of rockets have been launched.

Israel is at war. No quote marks.

Early reports are blaming Iran for prepping Hamas for this day…thanks to the $6 Billion USD Biden paid them for 5 hostages. They prob are taking dozens of hostages because of their value.


7 posted on 10/07/2023 3:26:39 AM PDT by silverleaf (Inside Every Progressive Is A Totalitarian Screaming To Get Out” —David Horowitz)
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Iran billions to reignite their crusade and a russkie nod to divert US resources from Ukraine.


8 posted on 10/07/2023 3:35:59 AM PDT by fruser1
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To: canuck_conservative
time to get rid of the cockroaches

you are consumed with hate.

9 posted on 10/07/2023 3:36:34 AM PDT by JonPreston ( ✌ ☮️ )
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To: af_vet_1981
It is very bad, terrible atrocities, possibly start of WWIII total war. Prayers requested

Certainly could get serious, considering the volatility of the area. Psalms 120:7. “I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.” Check your freep mail.

10 posted on 10/07/2023 3:43:50 AM PDT by Mark17 (Retired USAF air traffic controller. Father of USAF Captain & pilot. Both bitten by the aviation bug)
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To: JonPreston

as usual, you’re wrong

those attacking Israel are full of hate


11 posted on 10/07/2023 3:44:20 AM PDT by canuck_conservative (there would be no more need for NATO, if Russia could just stop attacking its neighbors)
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those attacking Israel are full of hate

You are correct sir. Deal with the cockroaches.

12 posted on 10/07/2023 3:57:49 AM PDT by Mark17 (Retired USAF air traffic controller. Father of USAF Captain & pilot. Both bitten by the aviation bug)
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To: af_vet_1981

Even Iron Dome is having trouble keeping rockets out., and using parts losers to get terrorist into areas.


13 posted on 10/07/2023 4:00:42 AM PDT by mware
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Paraglideers, I hate autocorrect.


14 posted on 10/07/2023 4:02:45 AM PDT by mware
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To: conservative98

Wonder if they bothered to wake Biden up? I fear Israel is on it own.


15 posted on 10/07/2023 4:04:14 AM PDT by mware
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To: af_vet_1981

What’s saddest is that Israel was totally surprised by this. This had to be coordinated for months by various groups and countries and Israel was flat footed? Scary.


16 posted on 10/07/2023 4:12:48 AM PDT by napscoordinator (DeSantis is a beast! Florida is the freest state in the country! )
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To: JonPreston

And you are an unabashed idiot.


17 posted on 10/07/2023 4:15:29 AM PDT by Pox (Eff You China. Buy American!)
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To: conservative98
Tin foil hat on: Does the fact that this caught Israel by surprise make it at least somewhat likely that there are forces within Israeli intelligence working to make Netanyahu look ineffective as a leader so he can be ousted, particularly in light of the issues/protests over the restructuring of the supreme court in Israel?

Or, is this simply a by-product of taking their eye off the ball by focusing so much on the internal political strife with the court situation that hamas saw this as an opportune time to strike?

18 posted on 10/07/2023 4:20:41 AM PDT by American Infidel (Instead of vilifying success, try to emulate it)
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BBC live reporting

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-middle-east-67037895

Summary

“We are at war,” says Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu, after a surprise Palestinian attack saw hundreds of rockets hit Israel from Gaza

Dozens of gunmen from the Islamist militant group Hamas appear to have infiltrated southern Israel

About 545 people have been injured in the attacks, with at least 22 Israelis dead, according to Israeli officials

A senior commander from Hamas claims thousands of rockets were launched from Gaza into Israel

Mohammed Deif says the Palestinian militant group had “decided to say enough is enough”

The Israeli military says it has begun striking targets in the Gaza Strip in response “to the barrages of rockets”


19 posted on 10/07/2023 4:20:51 AM PDT by FarCenter (https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/aircraft-glitch-delays-canada-pm-trudeaus-departure-india-202)
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To: Pox
And you are an unabashed idiot.

Low IQ

20 posted on 10/07/2023 4:23:53 AM PDT by JonPreston ( ✌ ☮️ )
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