Israel trying to regain full control of its territory day after Hamas attack

Israel is still attempting to regain full control over several areas following recent attacks by Hamas militants.

The Attack Overview: On Saturday, Hamas militants executed a large-scale, surprise attack on Israeli civilian and military targets from the Gaza Strip.
* Over 300 Israeli civilians and soldiers were killed, and more than 1800 injured.
* The militants used paragliders, an amphibious operation on the Mediterranean Sea, and land infiltration. They also fired more than 3000 rockets toward Israel.

Israel’s Response: In retaliation, Israel conducted hundreds of air strikes on the Gaza Strip, which resulted in over 300 Palestinian casualties and over 2000 injuries.
* Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Israel will target every place Hamas operates, warning those in those areas to “leave those places now.”

Regional and International Reactions: The attacks have sparked regional tensions and elicited international responses.
* Hezbollah’s involvement via border strikes with Lebanon introduced the prospect of a multi-front conflict involving Israel, Gaza, and Lebanon.
* Saudi Arabia and the U.S. both called for an immediate end to the escalation, while Iran referred to the attacks as a “spontaneous move by… resistance groups”.

What comes next: High-level U.S. officials are in communication with counterparts in Israel and regional allies to make sure Israel has the support it needs.
* However, the specifics of potential additional U.S. support are currently unclear.

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