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Terrorists infiltrate southern Israel, clash with troops; IDF declares ‘readiness for war’

Number of casualties in southern infiltration; Hamas launches massive ongoing rocket fire on south, center; woman killed in rocket attack; buildings hit in Tel Aviv, Ashkelon

Sirens in Jerusalem, surrounding towns for second time amid ongoing massive barrage

Rocket alert sirens sound in Jerusalem and the surrounding towns for the second time this morning amid an ongoing attack by the Hamas terror group.

Residents report hearing the sound of at least one explosion from a rocket or an Iron Dome interception.

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has declared an emergency situation within a range of 80 kilometers from the Gaza Strip, his office says.

The “special situation” allows the military’s Home Front Command to restrict gatherings and close off areas.

The area includes the major cities Tel Aviv and Beersheba.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-october-7-2023/

>>19684057

https://twitter.com/manniefabian/status/1710521349855146164

Israel-Palestine escalation live news: Hamas starts Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

Hamas, the group running the besieged Gaza Strip, announces start of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel.

Statement comes after a barrage of rockets is fired from Gaza towards Israel; one woman has been reported killed.

Two Palestinian youths have been killed and five others have been injured by Israeli forces’ gunfire east of Bureij Camp, in the central Gaza Strip.

The Palestinian WAFA news agency reported that the five wounded, one of them seriously, arrived at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the city of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, following confrontations on the border strip east of Bureij.

The Israeli army issued successive warnings in occupied Jerusalem as well as in the areas surrounding the Gaza Strip, declaring a state of emergency within 80km (50 miles) of the Strip.

Israeli cabinet to convene at 10:00 GMT

The Israeli cabinet is expected to hold a meeting at 1pm (10:00 GMT) in the headquarters of the Ministry of Defence

Meanwhile, disruptions are being reported at Ben Gurion Airport due to the escalation.

Fifteen Israelis wounded in attacks from Gaza: Medics

Israel’s emergency aid service says 15 people have been injured in the attacks launched against Israel from the Gaza Strip.

In a statement made on social media platform X, the emergency aid service said that two of the wounded were in serious condition, six were in moderate condition, and the remaining seven were lightly wounded.

One person has been announced to be killed so far in the attacks.

Israeli defence minister approves mobilisation of reservists

Israeli Defence Minister Joav Gallant has approved the mobilisation of reservists, according to his office.

The number of reservists to be called up for duty will depend on the military’s needs, a statement from Gallant’s office added.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/10/7/israel-palestine-escalation-live-news-barrage-of-rockets-fired-from-gaza

Syria, Russia Pound Idlib After Terror Attack Killed 80 People At Homs Military College

Overnight and into Friday the Syrian Army pummeled Idlib province with artillery and missiles, in retaliation for a Thursday drone attack conducted by the region's al-Qaeda groups which scored a direct hit on a crowded military graduation ceremony at Homs military college.

Syria's health ministry in the immediate aftermath said the drone attack killed 80 people and wounded 240 more. Al Jazeera and other regional sources have cited over 100 dead, which included military officers and their family members. At least six children were among the deceased, in what may be the single deadliest terror attack inside Syria in years.

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/syria-russia-pound-idlib-after-terror-attack-killed-80-people-homs-military-college

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https://twitter.com/syria

Israel declares state of war after Hamas launches ‘5,000 rockets and attacks with ground troops’ – live

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Israel declares state of war

In response to the attacks, which appear to have caught the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) by surprise, Israel has declared a state of war.

“A number of terrorists have infiltrated into Israeli territory from the Gaza Strip,” the military said in a statement, adding that residents in the area surrounding the Gaza Strip had been told to stay in their homes.

“The Israel Defence Forces will defend Israeli civilians and the Hamas terrorist organisation will pay heavy price for its actions,” it said.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/oct/07/hamas-launches-attack-on-israel-with-5000-rockets-live

>>19684190

Iron dome be shit

Alleged paedophile facing 1623 child abuse offences assaulted with boiling water in Brisbane jail by inmate

An inmate at a Brisbane jail has attacked two fellow prisoners including one of Australia’s worst alleged paedophiles which resulted in a trip to the hospital.

An alleged paedophile who was charged with 1623 child abuse offences in August was rushed to hospital on Friday after he was reportedly assaulted by an inmate in jail.

Ashley Paul Griffith had boiling water poured over him in unit S3 at Wolston Correctional Centre according to reports from The Courier Mail.

The 45-year-old was transported to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with facial burns after the incident occurred shortly after midday.

There has also been reports jam was possibly added to the boiling water so it would stick on Griffith.

The inmate behind the attack also assaulted a second prisoner – Brett Peter Cowan, the man found guilty in 2014 for murdering schoolboy Daniel Morcombe 11 years earlier.

Cowan was reportedly punched by his fellow inmate.

A spokeswoman for Queensland Corrective Services confirmed Friday’s incidents to the Queensland publication.

“One prisoner was assessed by medical staff on site with no treatment required and the other has been transported to hospital for further assessment,” she said.

“No officers were injured in the incident.”

Griffith was named as the man behind the child abuse charges just days earlier after a change in Queensland laws allowed alleged sex offenders to be named once charged.

The Australian Federal Police made the bombshell announcement on August 1 that a man had been charged with 1623 offences against 91 young girls while working at a dozen childcare centres in Brisbane, Sydney and overseas between 2007 and 2022.

Charges included 136 counts of rape and 110 counts of sexual intercourse with a child under 10.

The Gold Coast man was also charged with more than 600 counts of indecent treatment of a child and more than 600 counts of making child exploitation material.

https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/alleged-paedophile-facing-1623-child-abuse-offences-assaulted-with-boiling-water-in-brisbane-jail-by-inmate/news-story/70b729090aa55eedd38333b027a2cc4f

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-october-7-2023/