Palestinian fighters captured an Israeli tank and IDF soldiers amid unprecedented wave of attacks, reports say
The attacks on southern and central Israel are among the heaviest in years.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said "we are at war" and Israel "will win" in a video message.Palestinian fighters appear to have captured an Israeli tank and set it on fire, according to videos circulating on social media. The videos show Palestinians celebrating in front of and on top of the tank as it burns amid an unprecedented attack on Israel by Hamas militants, on Saturday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said "we are at war" and Israel "will win" in a video message.Palestinian fighters appear to have captured an Israeli tank and set it on fire, according to videos circulating on social media. The videos show Palestinians celebrating in front of and on top of the tank as it burns amid an unprecedented attack on Israel by Hamas militants, on Saturday.
One video appears to show the dead body of an Israeli soldier dragged out of the vehicle. Others appear to show injured soldiers being captured.
In another video, a man tells the camera in Arabic that the Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, had kidnaped all Israeli soldiers inside the tank.
In another video, a man tells the camera in Arabic that the Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, had kidnaped all Israeli soldiers inside the tank.
The videos were taken after Palestinians broke through a fence near the border with Israel, Al Arabiya reported.
Insider was unable to independently verify them.
Hamas fighters launched a surprise attack on Israel on Saturday, entering the country by "land, sea and air," an IDF spokesperson said.
At least 22 Israelis have died and over 300 have been injured, Israel's N12 news channel reported.
Insider was unable to independently verify them.
Hamas fighters launched a surprise attack on Israel on Saturday, entering the country by "land, sea and air," an IDF spokesperson said.
At least 22 Israelis have died and over 300 have been injured, Israel's N12 news channel reported.
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