The attack on Jerusalem is considered a major escalation by Israel. Earlier, the leader of Hamas' military wing said over 5,000 rockets were fired into Israel. Israeli Military Says It Is Striking Targets in Gaza Strip As Air Raid Sirens Sound in Jerusalem (Watch Videos).
"IDF troops are fighting against the enemy at every location. I call on all of Israel's citizens to follow security instructions", he added. "The State of Israel will win this war”, he asserted. Israel Declares ‘State of Readiness for War’ After Massive Barrage of Rockets From Gaza Strip, Infiltration in Its Southern Area.