Key takeaways:
- Southern Israel was the target of a coordinated attack by Hamas, a Palestinian militant group.
- International condemnation has been expressed, with many calling for the immediate release of the hostages.
- The attack has put a spotlight on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.
Early this morning, southern Israel was the target of a coordinated attack by Hamas, a Palestinian militant group. The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) has confirmed that Israeli civilians and soldiers have been taken hostage in Gaza.
The attack marks a dramatic shift from the occasional rocket fire from Gaza that Israel has experienced in the past couple of decades. Reports of the attack are still chaotic and incomplete, but news sources from Israel have been providing updates. NBC News’ Richard Engel has discussed the ongoing crisis and how the use of hostages will complicate the conflict as it unfolds.
The Times of Israel, the English language version of Haaretz and Ynet are all providing updates on the situation. For those on Twitter, a list of mostly English language news sources from Israel is available.
The attack has been met with international condemnation, with many calling for the immediate release of the hostages. The IDF has not yet released any details on the number of hostages taken or their condition.
The attack has put a spotlight on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. It is a reminder that even when news sources don’t cover something, it doesn’t mean it is not important.
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