According to reports, the hamas invasion of southern Israel has so far resulted in around 400 israeli deaths, dozens of israelis have been taken hostage into Gaza. Reportedly, retaliatory airstrikes have so far killed 313 palestinians, with 2000 wounded.
According to reports, the invasion began on Saturday morning with hamas launching rocket attacks, advancing into Israel and calling on palestinians to take up arms against israelis. Reportedly, four people were injured in a rocket attack in the city of Sderot, other rocket attacks in Ashkelon and elsewhere in southern Israel. According to the report, gun battles occurred in various towns in the south, including the town of Magen, a kibbutz in the region. Reportedly, a spokesman for the israeli defence force said primary goals were to stabilise defence, protect the border and take care of the communities.