Israel: 'State of war' declared after thousands of rockets fired from Gaza Strip

Thousands of rockets have been fired from the Gaza Strip into Israel in a surprise attack launched by the Hamas militant group.

Israel says it is in a "state of war" after reports suggested Hamas fighters had entered the country via boat, truck and paraglider.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/israel-gaza-latest-hamas-fighters-on-the-ground-after-5-000-rockets-fired-jerusalem-attacks-gaza-strip-targets-and-calls-up-reserves-12978800

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