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The toll from Hamas rocket fire into Israel has risen to four, with several others injured. Following the attack, sirens were activated in Tel Aviv and other areas, and the Israel Defense Forces declared a state of readiness for war. Retaliatory airstrikes are being carried out in the Gaza Strip, and roads near the Gaza border have been closed.
At least 6 killed, 100 wounded in attacks on south, center; gunmen said to take IDF soldier's body to Gaza; buildings hit in Tel Aviv, Ashkelon; widescale call-up of reservists
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For Israelis working and living within range of Gaza, the sight of Hamas militants roaming outside their homes marked a terrifying turn of events.
Israel was in shock Saturday, with the unprecedented scenes of violence and chaos unfolding across the country's south seared into people's minds. Even the steely nerved residents of communities near the Gaza Strip who have grown used to the wail of air-raid sirens described Saturday's ground assault as a nightmare come true.