At least 100 dead as Hamas launches unprecedented attack on Israel, Netanyahu says nation is 'at war'

At least 40 were killed and hundreds wounded as Hamas terrorists launched rocket attacks and invaded Israel with guns

Landon Mion, Chris Pandolfo / Fox News

Iranian backed Hamas terrorists invaded areas of southern Israel as rocket barrages launched from the Gaza Strip struck the area on Saturday, killing at least 100 Israelis in an attack the Islamist movement Hamas is taking responsibility for.

A senior Hamas military commander, Mohammad Deif, announced the start of the operation in which he called on Palestinians everywhere to attack the Israelis.

"This is the day of the greatest battle to end the last occupation on earth," he said in a broadcast on Hamas media, saying that 5,000 rockets had been launched.

Local Israeli media reported that at least 100 people have been killed in the wide-ranging assault, while Gaza health officials say that 198 Palestinians have died in Israeli air strikes made in response to the Hamas attack. Hospitals are treating at least 561 wounded people, including 77 who were in critical condition, the Associated Press reported based on public statements and calls to hospitals. Read more, see photos, and video here.

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Biden MIA as Staffer Releases Statement on New War in the Middle East 

Katie Pavlich / Townhall Tipsheet 

After Hamas infiltrated a number of Israeli communities over night on the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur war, taking countless hostages and killing hundreds, President Joe Biden is missing in action. 

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Instead of Biden addressing the issue directly, National Security Counsel spokesperson Adrienne Watson released a statement. 

"The United States unequivocally condemns the unprovoked attacks by Hamas terrorists against Israeli civilians. There is never any justification for terrorism. We stand firmly with the Government and people of Israel and extend our condolences for the Israeli lives lost in these attacks.  National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has spoken to Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi and we remain in close contact with our Israeli partners," Watson said. 

The White House also released the following statement to the press corps:Read more, see Xs and videos here.