They will cleanse the area of enemy forces. Palestinian militants invaded from land, sea, and air. The most ambitious operation ever launched from gaza. Israel is claiming at least 250 deaths and nearly 1600 injured after their soldiers and civilians were taken hostage. Palestinian Health Officials claim more than 230 deaths, and over 1600 injured. When israel will hit back with airstrikes. And we want to say this to them and everywhere in the world, and terrorists israel stands we will not feel to have their back. The United States stands by israel as celebrations continue in the iranian capital of tehran. Hello, good morning. It was the most ambitious and deadly Operation Hamas has ever launched from gaza by land, sea, and air. And when it, came it shocked israel and the world. Soldiers and civilians were taken hostage. Israel than retell rated in a series of airstrikes. At least 150 israelis are dead, and nearly 1600 injured. While the palestinian side, 230 were killed and more than 1600 injured there. Israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu declared, we are at war. This morning, israels Offensive On Gaza continues. These are live pictures from gaza city there. In the last few hours, weve heard several explosions and seen buildings on fire. [sound of artillery] that was earlier overnight there involves a city. We will of course keep you updated on the situation there in the middle east as and when we get it. But lets take you through those stories so far in more detail. Palestinian militants crossed over the heavily fortified barrier into israel with fighting reported in a number of border towns, including nahal oz, steroid, and beer. Thousands of rockets were launched into the country. The cities of ashkelon, or how about, and russian law zion all faced bombardment. Israel then retaliated with its own counter offensive, watching a series of airstrikes across the gaza strip. Officers skies international correspondent, john sparks. It began at dawn, thousands of rockets fired skyward from the gaza strip into israel. Militant group hamas, which governs the territory, here are launching a surprise attack. And they have caused significant damage in cities like tel aviv and ashkelon, the government has declared a state of national emergency. The israelis have experienced Missile Attacks in the past, but not an offensive like this. Here, militants use a bulldozer to open a Security Fence which surrounds the strip. Theyre fighters entering farms and communities which surround it. Some used pick ups trucks, other road motorbikes. The Israeli Defense force was overwhelmed. In these pictures, militants use a drone to immobilize a tank. And we see the crew being pulled from a vehicle. It is an unprecedented incursion on israeli territory, and in the eyes of its Prime Minister, an act of war. He spoke after meeting his security cabinet. [speaking in a global language] translator since this morning, the state of israel has been at. Wore our first goal is to cleanse the area of and we forces that has infiltrated it. I called on all citizens of israel to unite, achieve our highest goal, victory in the war. Israels air force has been deployed above gaza. Dozens of fighter jets, now destroying targets belonging to hamas, said the military spokesman. But the militants operation, which showed signs of significant planning, has clearly shocked the israelis. Armed paragliders have been sent into southern israel with residents in tens, villages, and farms under attack. Dozens of israelis have been taken hostage. Here we see individuals captured by militants at a Government Compound near the gaza border. Hamas has called their Operation A Heroic Act. And some commentators have defended the incursion. Its a clear palestinian response to unprecedented level of Israeli Settlers attacks on palestinians, and president attacks on mosques, and unprecedented level of killing palestinian since the beginning of this year, 248 palestinians were killed by israeli troops. Hamas is called on all palestinians to join them and some have celebrated the attack. These pictures taken in the Jenin Refugee Camp in the west bank. However, the israeli Prime Minister says the enemy will pay a terrible price. Days of conflict and bloodshed await. John sparks, sky news. A little earlier, nbcs raf sanchez sent us this update from close to israels border with gaza. As you can see, were at a Checkpoint Setup by israeli forces. This is as far south as close to it we are able to get right now. We spoke just now to a truly exhausted looking israeli man who walked past us and he said, on the other side of this checkpoint, there is carnage, that there are cars shot to pieces, and there were at the time that he passed by, bodies inside that car, inside those cars. No one really knows what to expect when the sun comes up, when we are able to get inside of the cities where the palestinian gunmen have been all day shooting police station, they were engaging in battle with israeli forces. This is something 24 hours ago wouldve been seen as completely inconceivable in this country. The idea that Palestinian Militants could enter israel by land, by sea, and by air, air in the form of hand gliders and power glazers, flying over these really border fence. Enter israeli towns and communities, hold and take territory, and engage israeli forces, it wouldve been thought unthinkable. It is thought, the israeli 200 israelis have been killed so far. The Palestinian Health forces have such 150 palestinians have been killed inside of gaza. Inside of this massive loss of life, theres a Hostage Situation unfolding at a scale israel has perhaps never before seen. An Israeli Security official tells me there are two Hostage Situations inside of his real where you have is facilities held at gunpoint by palestinian gunmen. But far more complicated is the fact that according to the Israeli Military, there are both Israeli Soldiers and civilians being held hostage on the other side of the Gaza Border Fence in the captivity of hamas and Palestinian Islamic jihad. It is the fact that there is citizens inside gaza right now which is weighing so heavily on decisionmakers from Prime Minister netanyahu on that down. Thats why the Israeli Military says that all options on the table, including a full scale Ground Invasion of gaza to bring those people home. Gaza, as you, know is one of the most densely populated places on earth. And the Israeli Ground incursion on other skull is likely to bring even further casualties than what weve seen so far today. Saudi arabia has been moving official recognition of israel which some analysts are linking to this new offensive. Middle east correspondent Alasdair Bunkall Reports On Backdrop to these latest events. Ese latest events this attack took israel completely by surprise. The combination of thousands of rockets fired at israel and breaking down of the Gaza Border Fence suggests an operation that was months in the planning and without side help. Probably from iran. It also points to major feeling of his intelligence. Hamas has made a grave mistake this morning. It launched a war against the state of israel. Israeli Defense Forces troops are fighting against the enemy in every location of infiltration. I call on all citizens to follow Security Instructions from the high in command. The state of israel will win this war. As israels tried to regain control of the situation, support from his western allies was unequivocal. The evidence that we have seen thus far look to be atrocious terrorist act. We completely support israels right to defend itself, its people, its borders. The Security Situation in the west bank and gaza has been deteriorating all year. 2023 has been the most violent year for two decades. And that wouldve been part of hamass motive. Israel has also been deeply divided domestically over controversial judicial reforms and its enemies might see this as an opportunity to test any witnesses. Now look at what happens when we make peace between saudi arabia and israel. But in recent weeks, israel has been moving closer to a peace deal with saudi arabia. Iran, which supports hummus, is against that. Todays attack might have been an attempt to govern the agreement. Today, the people of his robot under attack. Orchestrated by a terrorist organization, hamas. In this moment of tragedy, i want to say that them into the world and terrorists everywhere, the United States stands with israel. We will not ever fail to have their back. We will make sure that they have help their citizens need to make a continued defend themselves. [speaking in a global language] Israeli Military has now confirmed that some israelis have been kidnapped and taken into gaza. A Ground Operation to rescue them now seems likely. But that would come at some huge cost. This is not the normal round of violence. It is out what war. Instinctively, israel will want to hit hamas in gaza harder than it has ever before. But Benjamin Netanyahu is desperate for peace with saudi arabia, and so that will play on his mind when he considers the response. Alasdair bomb stop, sky news. Our u. S. Correspondent mark stone has more analysis and reaction. You cant overstate the seriousness of this moment. A truly bloody Turning Point in a long, long conflict. And with consequences as yet unknown. But you can be sure that they will be devastating for the people of gaza. You can be sure that it will potentially risk widening this conflict much, much further. And i think that is why we have seen so many phone calls over the course of the day. The president has spoken to Benjamin Netanyahu. He has given him his full support. We have also heard the Secretary Of StateAnthony Blinken has spoken to mahmoud abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority in the west bank. Remember, distinct from the hamas militants who run gaza. But nevertheless, connected. So i think there is so many unknowns at the moment. And the pictures that are emerging from the ground are truly extraordinary. Of the audaciousness of this attack, of the intelligence and military failures of israel. Live pictures from the parents crossing, thats the main Crossing Point between israel into gaza through which people, the small number of people who have permits, are able to travel. Was completely overrun today by the hamas gunman. Absolutely remarkable that this was able to happen. It raises questions down the line as well because that is the only point through which humanitarian aid can get in and out of gaza. And if there is a Ground Incursion or if the airstrikes from israel continue seems absolutely certain will not get easily indeed. And the wider conflict, the wider consequences nil on the northern border with lebanon, hezbollah will no doubt do what they do, whatever theyve done before. Take advantage of this moment. Theyre aligned with hamas, they will seek to destabilize up in the northern border. How will israel respond in the west bank . That is distinct. But it is clear that the people of the west bank are hopeless there full of hopelessness, they are fed up with the Palestinian Authority, they are more aligned with hamas down and gaza. How will that draw them into this conflict . Mark stone reporting there. We will, of course, have continuing coverage of the conflict throughout the morning here on sky news. In the meantime, lets take a look at some of the days other news. Its labors turn to hold their Party Conference this week. Arriving and liverpool, elaborate leaders says he looks forward to putting his case across to delegates. Skies Political Correspondent cohen reports. The labor leader and his deputy arrive and what they hope will be that lost conference in opposition. After a crushing by election victory, they are in a chipper mood. To be here, an incredibly good result in glenn. We have a chance to set out a positive case for the future and show labor is the party of change and labor is britains future. I really, really Good Opportunity to send it out. Were all looking for to it. Thank you so much. With a first solid evidence of a recovery in scotland and 20 points ahead of the polls, the question now is the party on course to clean up across the uk . Today, at the womens conference, an embrace of the achievements of tony blairs government. Conference like so many of us in this room today, i wont be standing Here Today Without A Labor government. Labor is the party of a quality, of the equality out, of the equal pay and a short start. The party has kept a tight rein on any new spending, credibility on the economy is everything. Today, promising a big expansion of Affordable Homes through reforms to develop rules. At the moment, affording a false far too out of reach for many people. Homeownership has become harder and harder. Labor would act. Its currently far too easy for developers to wiggle out of their commitment around affordable housing. Theres no targets . The government committed 300,000 homes a year and didnt build them. Youre not putting any target on the number of homes just saying it will be more that now. We believe there need to be locally driven targets. The government abandoned its overall approach, that had a catastrophic impact. As they hope, 1996 all over again, here in liverpool, labor has turned disillusionment with government and practical policies for the future. Cohen, sky news. A powerful magnitude 6. 3 earthquake followed by strong after sharks killed dozens of people in Western Afghanistan on saturday, according to the countrys National Disaster authority. The United Nations gave a preliminary figure of 320 dead, but later said the figure was still being verified. Local authorities gave an estimate of 100 People Killed and 500 injured, according to the same update from the human office for the coordination of humanitarian affairs. That update also said 465 houses had been reported destroyed and a further 135 were damaged. The Prince Of Wales has talked to young environmentalists to think big and dream bigger to protect the world. The comments come in of forward to a childrens earth shot prize book. Prince william launched the project in 2021 to discover and skill of groundbreaking solutions to repair the planet. Well kill will close its last few remaining high Street Stores today after the business collapsed into administration. The 93 year old has been closing its 400 uk stores over the past month after Rescue Attempts failed. Its blame the collapse on inflationary pressures, competition from rivals, and supply chain challenges. To stay with us here on sky news. 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