8:04 p.m
232 dead in Gaza, according to a new report from local authorities
8:03 p.m
Air France “suspends its flight to Tel Aviv until further notice”
Air France announced on Saturday that it would suspend its flight to Tel Aviv “until further notice”, recalling that its “absolute priority” was the safety of its customers and crews after Hamas launched a surprise military offensive.
6:56 p.m
Israel orders power cut to Gaza
6:07 p.m
“We are on the verge of a great victory,” says Hamas leader
6:02 p.m
Transavia is canceling a flight from Paris to Tel Aviv this Saturday
Transavia has canceled a flight from Paris to Tel Aviv this Saturday evening and is offering travel postponements to and from Israel to passengers who request it following the start of a surprise military offensive by Hamas, the French airline reported.
5:49 p.m
The Israeli army destroys several towers in Gaza
5:48 p.m
“Israeli soldiers and civilians kidnapped” by Hamas
The Israeli army spokesman confirmed on Saturday that “Israeli soldiers and civilians” had been kidnapped during the incursion of Hamas gunmen into Israeli territory on Saturday.
5:21 p.m
Ursula von der Leyen condemns Hamas’ “senseless” attack on Israel
4:59 p.m
Death toll from Hamas offensive against Israel reaches 70
4:49 p.m
Brazil calls an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council
4:18 p.m
The White House assures that Joe Biden is “informed” about Hamas’s “horrific terrorist attack” against Israel
4:00 p.m
Increased security in France at locations of Jewish communities
After the Palestinian Hamas attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip, security measures were strengthened around places of worship and Jewish educational institutions in France, especially in Paris and its suburbs, on Saturday, Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin announced.
4:00 p.m
According to the Hamas Ministry of Health, there were 198 deaths in Gaza
At least 198 people were killed in the Gaza Strip on Saturday in an outbreak of violence sparked by a Hamas offensive against Israel and subsequent Israeli retaliatory airstrikes, according to the Hamas Health Ministry, which governs Gaza.
3:18 p.m
Emmanuel Macron spoke with Isaac Herzog and Benjamin Netanyahu
The French head of state said he had spoken to Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “France stands in solidarity with Israel and the Israelis and is committed to their security and their right to self-defense,” continued the President of the French Republic in a message published on the X platform.
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Emmanuel Macron strongly condemns Hamas’ “terrorist attacks” against Israel
I spoke with President Herzog and Prime Minister Netanyahu.
I condemn the attacks carried out from Gaza against Israel, its soldiers and its people.
France stands in solidarity with Israel and the Israelis and advocates their security and their right to self-defense.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) October 7, 2023
2:53 p.m
Lufthansa reduces flights to Israel
Air giant Lufthansa, Europe’s leading airline, is reducing its flights to Israel on Saturday after Hamas, the Islamist movement that controls the Gaza Strip, launched a surprise military offensive, a spokesman told AFP.
2:45 p.m
Massive exodus of the population
Fearing attacks or reprisals, Israelis and Gazans are fleeing the border between the two territories.
The population is in shock AFP 2:34 p.m
“Disgusting attacks,” UN envoy said
UN Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland on Saturday strongly condemned Hamas’s “vile attacks” against Israel and called for their “immediate” end, a press release said.
2:23 p.m
In response, Israeli air strikes took place
Things escalated very quickly in Israel. This Saturday morning the Ministry of Defense spoke of “war”. An airstrike would already be in operation by the beginning of the afternoon.
As of this morning, the State of Israel is at war. Our first objective is to expel the hostile forces that have invaded our territory and restore security and tranquility in the communities under attack.
The second goal is to… pic.twitter.com/MzKs7tfv4M
— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) October 7, 2023
1:59 p.m
The return of war after a five-month ceasefire
This war breaks out as Saturday marks the last day of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot in Israel. The country is slowing down as many pilgrims and tourists flock to the country during school holidays. It also comes fifty years and one day after the start of the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, which resulted in the deaths of 2,600 Israelis and at least 9,500 dead and missing on the Arab side in three weeks of fighting.
1:58 p.m
In the face of this attack, Israel is taking action
The Israeli Defense Ministry said that “Hamas made a serious mistake this morning by starting a war against the State of Israel,” and Israeli soldiers “are fighting the enemy in every place.” The minister reportedly agreed to recall reserve soldiers to respond to the Palestinian attack on his territory. Some observers are already talking about an Israeli reaction against the Gaza Strip.
1:55 p.m
Numerous hostage-takings on site
1:50 p.m
Unanimous condemnation of the international community
1:47 p.m
Update on the situation
1:46 p.m
Welcome to this live broadcast dedicated to the situation in Israel
Follow the progress of this Hamas attack in Israel.