Israel-Palestine escalation live: Strikes hit Gaza after Hamas offensive

All the updates from the latest escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on October 7, 2023.

Israeli air raids have hit the Gaza Strip after Hamas announced the start of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel.
The group running the besieged enclave says it has fired was thousands of rockets towards Israel. Several casualties have been reported.
Israeli military radio also reports that Palestinian fighters from Gaza have “infiltrated” Israel.
Pictures show armed men on vehicles inside Israel; there is also footage of Palestinian fighters taking Israelis hostage.
The Israeli defence minister approves the call-up of military reservists.