Israel Declares State of War After Surprise Hamas Attack

‘We are at war,’ Israeli Prime Minister declares following the infiltration of dozens of terrorists and rocket fire into Israel.

Rockets are fired toward Israel from Gaza, on Oct. 7, 2023. AP Photo/Fatima Shbair

Israel has declared a state of war after terrorists infiltrated Israeli borders, attacking homes and civilians, and Hamas claimed responsibility for launching thousands of rockets from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory, in an unprecedented, unprovoked surprise attack.

Hamas on Saturday morning took credit for the extensive rocket attacks that triggered sirens in dozens of locations across southern and central Israel, including Jerusalem.