Israel and Hamas clash in the worst violence in decades
Israeli forces continued to battle Hamas fighters on Sunday after the Palestinian militant group launched a surprise attack on Israel – the deadliest in decades.
At least 600 Israelis were killed, including 44 soldiers, and more than 2,000 wounded. At least 370 Palestinians were killed, including 20 children, and 2,200 wounded.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country was at war and would exact a heavy price from its enemies. Hamas leaders said they were prepared for further escalation.
The fighting has raised fears of a broader conflict in the region
The situation in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories is dire. Hamas, a Palestinian Islamist group, launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing hundreds. Israel has responded with airstrikes and has declared a state of war. The fighting is the deadliest in decades. At least 600 Israelis and 370 Palestinians have been killed. The UN Security Council is due to meet to discuss the situation. The US has condemned the attacks by Hamas and has expressed support for Israel.
Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories are in the midst of a major conflict, with hundreds of people killed and thousands wounded. Israeli forces have been battling Hamas fighters on the streets of southern Israel and launching airstrikes in Gaza, while Hamas has fired rockets into Israel. The conflict has raised fears of a wider conflagration.