According to a report, the israeli military are fighting hamas who have infiltrated southern Israel, near the border with Gaza. Reportedly, in retaliation Israel said that dozens of fighter jets are carrying out air strikes against sites belonging to hamas in Gaza. According to the report, in Gaza 198 people have been killed and 1600 wounded; in Israel 44 people have died, many injured.
Reportedly, a resident of a kibbutz near the scene said that they are barricaded in and feel like they have been abandoned by the authorities. According to the report, the head of Sha’ar Hanegev regional council was killed when he went to help defend a town.