9-10-2023 (TEL AVIV) The third day of intense fighting between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, has seen a grim toll, with at least 800 lives lost in the mass assault, according to Israel’s state-owned Kan TV news.
Government officials, as cited by Kan TV news, have reported this staggering number of fatalities resulting from the attack initiated on Saturday. In a coordinated operation, Hamas militants managed to breach the security fence and infiltrate nearby communities, simultaneously launching a barrage of thousands of rockets into southern and central Israel.
The Israeli Health Ministry’s latest update reveals a significant increase in the number of injuries, with 2,506 individuals requiring medical attention, including 23 in critical condition.
Meanwhile, militant groups in Gaza claim to be holding approximately 130 hostages in the Palestinian enclave, adding to the gravity of the ongoing conflict.
