Israel says Hamas made 'grave mistake' with widespread attack
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says the Hamas terror group has made a “grave mistake” for launching a surprise attack on Israel with rocket attacks and infiltrating into towns on the border with the Gaza Strip, The Times of Israel reports.
“Hamas made a grave mistake this morning and started a war against the State of Israel. IDF soldiers are fighting the enemy at all the infiltration sites,” Gallant says in remarks provided by his office.
“The State of Israel will win this war,” he adds.
Israeli media says nearly 200 people have been wounded in the continuing Hamas attack, according to statements from various hospitals.
At least two dozen are seriously or critically wounded, a report by the Times of Israel said.
The report added that at least six people have been confirmed killed.