Hamas launches major rocket strike against Israel as Palestinian gunmen reported in south

Hamas' military wing has fired 5000 rockets into Israel to launch a new assault, the armed group's leader Mohammed Deif says.

The elusive leader of the military wing of Hamas says the armed group has launched a new military operation against Israel. In a rare public statement, Mohammed Deif said 5000 rockets had been fired into Israel early on Saturday to begin 'Operation Al-Aqsa Storm'. Israel also reported an infiltration from Gaza. "We've decided to say enough is enough," Deif said as he urged all Palestinians to confront Israel.

As the rocket attacks continued throughout southern and central Israel, millions of Israelis were instructed to stay near bomb shelters in their homes and apartment buildings. The army said residents next to Gaza should stay in their homes due to the "security incident". Palestinian media in Gaza reported a possible attempt by militants to infiltrate Israel, but no further details were immediately known.

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