"Hamas Launches Deadly Incursion into Israel, Prompting State of War Declaration"

Hamas militants launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, firing thousands of rockets and infiltrating the heavily fortified border through air, land, and sea. The attack caught Israel off guard on a major holiday, resulting in at least 40 deaths and hundreds of injuries. Hamas fighters were engaged in gun battles inside Israeli communities, showcasing their strength. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the country is at war and vowed to respond with a magnitude of force that the enemy has not known. Western nations condemned the incursion, while others called for restraint on both sides.