In a statement released on the official Telegram channel of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), it has been reported that strikes have been carried out on Hamas targets located along the coastal area of the Gaza Strip by the Israeli Navy. Military representatives confirm that attacks on terrorist facilities belonging to Hamas and situated on the Gaza coastline are currently ongoing. Further details will be provided later.
On October 7th, Hamas forces launched thousands of rockets into Israeli territory and declared the start of the “Flood of Al-Aqsa” operation. In light of this, Israel’s Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, declared a state of emergency in the country. Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, announced that the country is in a state of war. The IDF operation against Hamas has been named “Iron Swords”.
Earlier, Prime Minister Netanyahu urged the residents of the Gaza Strip to evacuate.