The IDF additionally introduced its fighter jets struck launchers and tunnels in Gaza to foil a deliberate rocket assault on Oct. 7, Israeli media reported.
Oct. 7 marks one 12 months since Hamas’ cross-border raid which killed 1,200 Israelis and triggered Israel’s invasion of Gaza, during which it has killed greater than 40,000 Palestinians and left the besieged strip in ruins.
Ceremonies and vigils commemorating the Hamas assault came about throughout Israel on Monday, together with a second of silence led by Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the web site of the Supernova music competition the place 364 folks have been killed by Hamas militants.
Leaders together with European Fee President Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron additionally issued their condolences.
Over the weekend, Macron and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traded barbs after Macron referred to as to halt the availability of weapons utilized in Gaza to Israel. Netanyahu labeled the French chief’s assertion a “shame.” The 2 leaders spoke by cellphone on Sunday however Macron didn’t retract his name for an arms embargo.
Israel’s battle intensified final month, because the nation extra instantly focused Iran-backed political motion and militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah have traded rocket fireplace virtually day by day since Oct. 7, 2023, however the hostilities escalated sharply in September, with the IDF assassinating the group’s chief, Hassan Nasrallah, and launching a floor incursion in southern Lebanon.
