Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:54pm on 09 Oct 2023,Monday International
Israel's response to Hamas' deadly surprise attack will "change the Middle East," said PM Netanyahu, vowing to turn Hamas sites "to rubble." He warned Gaza civilians to avoid Hamas sites. Tensions spiked as Iran and Hezbollah praised the assault. The US pledged "rock solid" support for Israel and will send aid and divert an aircraft carrier. Over 700 Israelis and 560 Gazans have been killed as Israel formally declared war, calling up reservists and intensifying strikes on Gaza.
