The reports from the ground in Israel are horrific.  Israeli citizens have been targeted by Hamas terrorists who infiltrated the border – with families killed and multiple kidnappings, as the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) rapidly deploys into several areas.  Hundreds have been killed in a well-coordinated attack from the air, land and sea.

(FOX NEWS) – […] Israeli media reported that at least 100 people have so far been killed in the wide-ranging assault, while Gaza health officials say that 198 Palestinians have died in Israeli air strikes made in response to the Hamas attack. Hospitals are treating at least 561 wounded people, including 77 who were in critical condition, the Associated Press reported based on public statements and calls to hospitals. (read more)

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GROUND REPORT – (Long Time Treeper, David)

My American friends,

Today is a very sad day for Israel. We had a surprise attack with terrorists from gliders from the sky, boats and ground. The situation is not fully understood yet and there is a lot of media confusion.

Not all is published but there are over 40 dead (probably a lot more), over 750 injured and citizens are donating blood as there is scarcity. And there are hostages. I don’t know how many, Hamas is claiming 35.

They managed to occupy about 7 towns and army bases or a base and at this time about 3 towns are still in heavy combat. I saw footage of terrorists shooting at Israeli vehicles and killing families with children. There are thousands of rockets fired at Israel. I saw a footage of Israeli national counter terror unit negotiating and preparing and assault at a hostage situation in a town.

During the years Israel had rounds of operations on the Gaza area. This one was declared as a war, not an operation.

Israel has called its reserve forces and tens of thousands of soldiers are now on the way to the areas.
We are also preparing at the north border with Hezzbolla to prevent them from joining the situation and there are soldiers moving to the West Bank as Hamas is calling a wide attack. In the past Israel attacked the near areas to the border at Gaza.

I think this time we will have to go all the way in.

And they prepared it so there will be many explosives in the houses and under the roads. It could take a heavy toll from Israel but there must be a response that will be remembered for decades or Israelis will replace this government. Yes we need prayers for the hostages the dead, injured and those who lost family.

I will give you more precise information and footage later. Shalom. (link)

BACKGROUND INFO HERE

The IDF confirmed Hamas has taken hostages!

Jerusalem Post – The Hamas terrorist organization has taken Israelis captive in Gaza, the IDF has confirmed hours after a barrage of rockets slammed into southern and central Israel Saturday. 

Hamas terrorists infiltrated the country and took over Southern Israeli towns, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel is at war.

“Since this morning, the State of Israel is at war,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, shortly after the IDF declared “Operation Swords of Iron.”

At least 100 people were announced dead by early evening and more than 900 wounded by Magen David Adom and the Health Ministry. The number of people captured has not yet been confirmed. 

Among them, Ofir Liebstein, head of the Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council, was killed in an exchange of fire with terrorists. Liebstein was killed as he defended his settlement during an attack. Deputy head of the council, Yossi Keren, is currently filling his place.  (read more)

SEE TIMES OF ISRAEL HERE

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

My solution, napalm Gaza.

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