Israeli Hostages Taken by Hamas in Shocking Dawn Raid

Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israeli towns and villages near the Gaza Strip, leaving Israelis in shock and terror. The attack, unprecedented in audacity and scale, involved gunmen raiding homes, resulting in multiple casualties and reports of hostages being taken to Gaza. The assault, occurring on the Jewish Sabbath and during a religious holiday, has caused major national trauma in Israel. The attacks on civilians mark the deadliest since the suicide bombing campaigns of the Second Intifada.