In a deadly surprise attack, Gaza militants infiltrated several Israeli towns and military camps and fired thousands of rockets from Gaza toward central and southern Israel. "We are at war," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
- Israel's national rescue service said at approximately 70 Israelis were killed and the Gaza Health Ministry said 198 Palestinians were killed and more than 1,600 were wounded.
- An Israeli military spokesman tells NPR that the Hamas militant group has taken Israelis hostage.
- President Biden vowed "rock solid and unwavering" support to Israel.
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