GAZA: Israel has declared a 'state of war' in the country after Hamas's rocket attack. Hamas militants have declared that it was only their "first strike".Israel retaliated after more than 5,000 rockets were fired across the country in 20 minutes.
Israel confirmed that the attack by Hamas took place at 6:30 a.m. local time on Saturday. A woman in her sixties was killed in the attack which lasted for twenty minutes. According to reports, around fifteen people have been injured.
The country's defence forces have also warned that the Hamas armed group, which is deemed a terrorist group. Israel's military has said it is ready for war and has deployed anti-rocket defence equipment.
The Israeli army has ordered people in southern Israel not to leave their homes. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will soon meet with security force chiefs. Videos from Israel have also surfaced.
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The Palestinian armed group Hamas has announced that it has launched 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' against Israel. Hamas commander Mohammed al-Deif announced that they would target enemy bases, military bases and airports.