The fighting between the Palestinian Hamas movement – which launched a surprise attack against Israel on Saturday morning – and the Israeli army continues today. There is currently heavy fighting in various places in the country. A total of at least 500 Israelis have now been killed. More than 2,000 civilians have also been injured. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expects a “long and difficult war,” he said during a televised speech on Saturday evening. Follow all developments in our live blog.
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LIVE ISRAEL. Death toll on the Israeli side is rising rapidly: at least 600 dead – Israel confirms state of war
