ALBAWABA - In a heartbreaking turn of events, four members of Israeli Special Forces have lost their lives in a incident of friendly fire. The incident occurred when two Israeli units engaged each other inadvertently.
Israel has officially declared a state of emergency across the entire country. This decision comes as tensions continue to escalate amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas.
In a separate development, a group known as "Lion's Den" has called for citizens to take to the streets and block roads, protesting against the Israeli military and settlers. The call is scheduled for 11 PM tonight, raising concerns about potential civil unrest.
Israeli security officials have reported that approximately 1,000 elite Hamas fighters have infiltrated Israel through seven breaches in the border fence. This marks a significant development in the conflict.
Additionally, the Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, have released footage of their fighters storming the Israeli military site at Kfar Azza, resulting in the deaths of Israeli soldiers and the capture of others.
The situation in the West Bank has also escalated, with reports of seven Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in various clashes.
Furthermore, The New York Times, quoting a high-ranking Pentagon official, has highlighted major shortcomings in the Israeli defense establishment, exposed by Hamas's widespread offensive. It appears that Israeli intelligence was caught off guard by the tactics employed by Palestinian militants, both in their ingress and egress from Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented on the situation, saying, "Today is a tough day for all of us, and Hamas seeks our destruction." He vowed that the Israeli military would retaliate relentlessly.
Netanyahu also revealed that he had spoken with President Biden and other world leaders to ensure freedom of movement in responding to Hamas.
As the conflict intensifies, Netanyahu emphasized that this war would likely continue for some time, with challenging days ahead. According to the Israeli Ministry of Health, there are currently 1,500 Israeli casualties, with 290 in critical condition.
