News - Israeli MoD declares state of emergency within 80 km radius from Gaza Strip

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant declared a state of emergency within a radius of 80 km from the Gaza Strip, Times of Israel reports. An emergency situation allows the armed forces logistics command to limit crowds and close off areas. This zone includes the major cities of Tel Aviv and Be'er Sheva. The rocket attack on Israel has been going on for more than two hours. As a result of the shelling, one woman was killed and other people were wounded. Sirens were heard in several major cities, including Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Be'er Sheva. In addition, Hamas cells penetrated across the border into at least one city in the south of the country, Israeli media say. Earlier it was reported that Hamas launched missile attacks on Israel. The IDF declared itself “ready for war.” In turn, Hamas announced a new military operation against Israel.