Jerusalem/Gaza, October 8 (CNN): Israel officially declared war against Hamas on Sunday, triggering a major military campaign in Gaza. This move came in response to a shocking terrorist attack by the Islamist extremist group on Saturday, intensifying the conflict on Israeli soil, resulting in over 600 Israeli casualties. This information was reported in the media. The terrorist attack was the deadliest for Israel in decades and escalated the violence that had been ongoing between Palestinians and Israelis for months.
