By Asher Fieldman-
Israel’s defence minister has ordered a “complete siege” of the Gaza Strip, two days after shock attacks in Israel left hundreds of civilians dead
Rocket attacks on Israel from Gaza continue, with explosions heard in Jerusalem, but Israel’s.
Air raid sirens and explosions were heard throughot the Israeli towns as the country reels under unprecedented terror attacks that began on Saturday, a day of Sabbath and a Jewish holiday.
Israel says it has regained control of its communities near Gaza after the killing of more than 700 people in Israel since Hamas launched its attacks on Saturday morning.
It came after a festive night in Israel’s Negev Desert turned into a nightmare as armed Hamas terrorists stormed a rave party, leaving a trail of death and chaos
At least 250 people lost their lives in the massacre, with countless others still missing or injured. This shocking act of terror has sent shockwaves across the region and prompted international reactions.
What was a tranquil atmosphere of the Negev Desert near Kibbutz Re’im was shattered on Saturday morning when armed Hamas terrorists descended upon a crowd of revelers who had been partying throughout the night.
The attack began at approximately 7 a.m, as dozens of partygoers were ruthlessly killed or kidnapped, and many more remain unaccounted for.
According to reports from ZAKA, a volunteer group that specializes in disaster response, the attackers used motorized paragliders to infiltrate the area.
Attendees at outdoor rave were killed, and many are missing
As the sun rose over the desert, they opened fire on unsuspecting partygoers who were entering the dawn chillout phase of the rave.
News of Israeli women kidnapped during the attack has added fuel to the attacks.
Videos have circulated showing young Israelis being driven and marched away by Palestinian militants.
The music festival had been billed as “a journey of unity and love” with “mindblowing and breathtaking content”, began at around 10pm on Friday, just hours after the end of Israel’s week-long Sukkot religious festival.
As news of the brutal attack spread, the parents of those who attended the event were left in a state of agony, desperately awaiting information about the fate of their children.
The uncertainty and anguish among these families is immeasurable, as they grapple with the horrifying reality that their loved ones were caught up in a senseless act of violence.
In response to the crisis, the US Navy has moved its ships closer to Israel, indicating the United States’ commitment to assisting its ally during this challenging time.
Israel has responded by declaring war on the militant group and bombarding Gaza, killing nearly 500 Palestinians.
A British citizen is reported missing in the vicinity of Gaza, adding an international dimension to the tragedy.
Israel remains locked in battles with Palestinian forces at multiple points of incursion, signifying the volatile situation in the region. Furthermore, tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have flared up following the Hamas attack.