A squad of Israeli armoured personnel carriers were ambushed by Hamas terrorists who emerged from their tunnels and fired rocket-propelled grenades at the IDF armoured vehicle.
Joe Biden will arrive in Israel on Wednesday, Antony Blinken confirmed on Monday night. He will then travel to Jordan to meet the king, plus the presidents of Egypt and Palestine.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s delegation was rushed to a shelter to wait out rockets shot by Hamas – days after up to 100 pro-Palestine protestors were arrested outside his NYC home.
Israel’s blockade on supplies of fuel, food, water and medicines to the Palestinian territory has left Gaza’s 2.3 million residents without electricity, internet or running water.
Reporters Clarissa Ward from CNN and Richard Engel from NBC were seen ducking for cover during their live broadcasts amid a ‘barrage’ of rocket fire in Israel.
A spokesman for the Israeli Defense Forces says they want to end Hamas’ ability to govern in Palestine and warns that the current death toll of 700 is likely to rise much higher.
Israelis could be seen fleeing a religious festival in the desert after Palestinian militants invaded it opening fire with rockets. Videos posted to social media appears to depict scenes of chaos.
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