Israel Calls State of Alert for War as Gaza Rockets Strike

Gaza infiltrators enter Israel; one Israeli dead from strikes
Prime Minister Netanyahu convenes top security officials

Dozens of rockets launched from the Gaza Strip struck Israel on Saturday as sirens and booms were heard across the region and the military told southern residents to stay near bomb shelters. Source: Bloomberg

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By Ethan Bronner

October 7, 2023 at 5:10 AM UTC

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October 7, 2023 at 5:50 AM UTC

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Israel declared a state of alert for war Saturday as dozens of rockets launched from the Gaza Strip struck the country and militants infiltrated southern towns in an unprecedented move. Israel sent warplanes to strike back. Hamas said it had launched a major operation against Israel.