Israel: Death toll rises to 700, Biden announces more support
Pravda Ukraine
The number of people killed in the Hamas attack on Israel has exceeded 700, and more than 2,100 were injured.
Source: The Times of Israel
Details: On 8 October, Israeli medics reported more than 700 Israelis were killed and 2,100 injured due to the Hamas terrorist attack that began on 7 October.
However, the White House said that US President Joe Biden had ordered “additional support” to Israel “in the face of this unprecedented terrorist assault by Hamas”.
The statement did not provide any details about this support.
The Israeli government’s press office confirmed on 8 October that at least 100 Israelis are being held captive in Gaza.
Israel had refused to confirm the number of civilian and military hostages before. According to media reports, at least 170 people may be held captive in Gaza.
The Israel Defence Forces said the Israeli Navy struck several Hamas naval positions in the Gaza Strip on Sunday. The military publishes video recordings of the moment of the strikes.
IDF says the Israeli Navy targeted a number of Hamas naval positions in the Gaza Strip today. pic.twitter.com/mt7Uky0rQA
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The Israel Defence Forces also said it was carrying out a new wave of airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Sunday against targets belonging to Hamas.
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