Israel states regaining control over majority of southern settlements
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reported to have regained control over the majority of settlements in the country's south.
Source: the Haaretz media outlet with reference to the spokesperson of the IDF
Details: The spokesperson stated that on 7 October, the IDF regained control over most of the settlements along the border with the Gaza Strip infiltrated by the Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants.
Among them are the settlements of Sderot, Sofa, Kerem-Shalom, Nirim, Naziv-Hatara, Nir-Oz, the Nakhal-Oz outpost, Hulit, Nir-Am, Nir Yitzhak, Beer-Sheva, Sde-Yemen, Magen and Urim.
Israeli forces seen beginning to demolish a police station in Sderot where a number of Hamas terrorists were holed up earlier. Unclear how many terrorists left inside. pic.twitter.com/9VA9OBx2hc
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At the same time, Yoav Gallant, Minister of Defence of Israel, decided to spread the emergency situation throughout the state, as reported by his office.
Earlier, Gallant announced a "special situation" mode within a 80 km radius from the Gaza Strip.
The "special situation" mode allows the military command to limit gatherings and block off districts.
Background:
- On the morning of 7 October, a large number of missiles was launched from the Gaza Strip into Israel by Hamas militants; fires surged through Israeli cities.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken out in support of Israel following the attack by Hamas terrorists.
- As of the evening of Saturday, 7 October, the death toll has risen to over 200 following the Hamas attack on Israel; more than 1,100 people sustained injuries.
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