Israel Declares State of War, Announces Operation Swords of Iron After Surprise Attacks by Hamas

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel is at war after Hamas launched a devastating surprise attack on the country on Saturday, 7 October.

In response, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a “state of readiness for war” and initiated Operation Swords of Iron

In response, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared a "state of readiness for war" as they plan a counter-offensive.“Citizens of Israel, we are at war. Not an operation, not a round - at war! This morning Hamas initiated a murderous surprise attack against the state of Israel and its citizens," Netanyahu said in a video message from military headquarters in Tel Aviv.

Netanyahu said the first action would be to clear the affected urban areas occupied by Hamas fighters who manage to penetrate Israel's defence positions.

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