Israel-Palestine escalation live: Strikes hit Gaza after Hamas offensive - eviltoast
  • Israeli air raids have hit the Gaza Strip after Hamas announced the start of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel.
  • The group running the besieged enclave says it has fired was thousands of rockets towards Israel. Several casualties have been reported.
  • Israeli military radio also reports that Palestinian fighters from Gaza have “infiltrated” Israel.
  • Pictures show armed men on vehicles inside Israel; there is also footage of Palestinian fighters taking Israelis hostage.
  • The Israeli defence minister approves the call-up of military reservists.