Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant emphasized that Hamas committed a serious error by launching rocket attacks on Israel and infiltrating towns along the border with the Gaza Strip.
In a statement reported by the Times of Israel, Gallant declared, “Hamas made a grave mistake this morning and started a war against the State of Israel.” He underscored that Israeli soldiers are actively engaged in combat at all infiltration sites, expressing confidence that “The State of Israel will win this war.”
Gallant urged Israeli citizens to adhere to security instructions. In response to the intense rocket barrage from Palestinian factions in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army declared a “state of readiness” for war, as reported by the Israel Broadcasting Authority.
The armed wing of Hamas, the Al-Qassam Brigades, announced the commencement of an operation involving rockets targeting enemy sites, airports, and military installations. Israeli Radio reported incidents of Palestinian gunmen infiltrating areas adjacent to the Gaza Strip. In response, Israel deployed its forces to address the infiltration by Palestinian gunmen from Gaza, according to Army Radio.
