Palestinian terrorists in Gaza fire barrage of rockets into Israel as mourners mark Oct. 7 attacks
Palestinian terrorists in Gaza fired a barrage of rockets into Israel on Monday as mourners marked the anniversary of the Oct.7 attack, without disrupting a nearby ceremony.Lebanon’s Health Ministry said an Israeli strike in the country’s south killed at least 10 firefighters.Hamas also said it attacked Israeli forces in different parts of Gaza.
The Israeli military said it launched a wave of artillery and airstrikes overnight and into Monday to thwart what it said was an imminent attack.It said it targeted Hamas launch posts and underground terrorist infrastructure.The fighting on the anniversary underscored the terrorists’ resilience in the face of a devastating Israeli offensive that has killed around 42,000 Palestinians, according to local medical officials.
It has also destroyed large areas of Gaza and displaced around 90% of its population.Hamas-led terrorists blew holes in Israel’s security fence and stormed into nearby army bases and farming communities in a surprise attack one year ago, killing some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducting another 250.They are still holding around 100 captives inside Gaza, a third of whom are believed to be dead.Israel is now at war with Hamas in Gaza and its ally Hezbollah in Lebanon.
It has also vowed to strike Iran in response to a ballistic missile attack on Israel last week.Here is The Latest:At least 10 Lebanese firefighters killed in the country’s southBEIRUT — Lebanon’s Health Ministry said an Israeli strike in the country’s south killed at least 10 firefighters on Monday.It said more people were buried under the rubble and the death toll may rise.The ministry said the firefighters were in a municipality building in the town of Baraachit that was hit as they prepared to embark on a rescue mission.Biden and Harris condemn Hamas on the attack anniversary and call for a cease-fireWASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris condemned Hamas on the anniversary of the terrori...