Israel Declares War On Hamas After Unprecedented Attack

Many people have been killed and taken hostage in the deadliest raid into Israeli territory in 50 years.

On Saturday, Gaza launched an unprecedented attack on Israel prompting a war to break out between the two.

Over 700 people were killed in Hamas’ surprise assault. In response to the attack, Israel launched ‘Operation Swords of Iron’, striking a number of targets in the Gaza strip.

Israel’s military says it has retaken control of all communities around Gaza. The minister of defense has ordered a ‘complete siege’, cutting off electricity, food, fuel and water. This comes as Israel has pounded Gaza with airstrikes and formally declared war on Hamas.

Many people have been killed and taken hostage in the deadliest raid into Israeli territory in 50 years. The death toll from the fighting is currently over 1,300 and is expected to rise.