Israel has just declared war on the Iran-backed terrorist group Hamas. This comes after “Hamas launched their biggest attack on Israel in years with 5,000 rockets at daybreak Saturday” The Associated Press reported.  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a video statement on X (formerly known as Twitter) said, “Citizens of Israel, We are at war, not in an operation or in rounds, but at war. This morning, Hamas launched a murderous surprise attack against the State of Israel and its citizens. We have been in this since the early morning hours.”

According to The Daily Caller “Hamas‘ military commander, Mohammad Deif, made an announcement to the world as he declared the commencement of the operation called Al-Aqsa Storm.” Deif’s call echoed far and wide, urging Palestinians everywhere to join the fight as he said, “If you have a gun, get it out. This is the time to use it — get out with trucks, cars, axes, today the best and most honorable history starts.” 

The conflict has now entered its third day.