Israel Military Attacks Gaza After Terrorists Fire Rocket Barrages

Jerusalem, 7 October, 2023 (TPS) -- Air raid sirens sounded throughout much of Israel today as missiles were fired into the center of the country, including at Jerusalem, from the Gaza Strip.

One Israeli, a woman in her 60s, has been reported killed.

Sirens went off in the Jerusalem area at 8:15 am and 8:55 am local time, followed by the sound of explosions as Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile defense intercepted incoming missiles.

As missiles were being fired, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) also reported possible infiltrations of terrorists into the country from the Gaza Strip.

The IDF has issued a statement noting that the chief of staff was performing a situational assessment Saturday morning, and has authorized the initiation of IDF operations. Additionally, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has authorized the call-up of reserve soldiers, as required by the IDF.