Israel declared a state of war after a strong multi-front attack originating from Gaza. The first attack was launched by the Hamas group against Israeli territory, in an unprecedented action in the region.
According to the Palestinian Authority, Israeli airstrikes have already killed 508 people, including around a hundred children, and caused 2,800 wounded in the Gaza Strip.
On the Israeli side, there are more than 700 deaths and 2,300 wounded resulting from the Hamas attack, which is described as unprecedented in the history of the conflict.
Additionally, at least 130 people were captured and taken as hostages by Palestinian groups, according to the article.
