Yet another war

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Oct 072023

“Palestinians” decided it would be not only a good idea to launch thousands of rockets into Israel, but to send a large number of invaders into Israel to slaughter civilians. I’m not sure what they thought they’d gain from this; it sure as hell won’t be the overthrow of Israel. Perhaps it will be the conversion of Gaza into a depopulated buffer zone.

Israel In ‘State Of War’ After Hamas Fires 5,000 Rockets In “First Strike”

A rocket fired from Gaza has struck a residential area in Israel. pic.twitter.com/mHODxDVCHu

— Joe Truzman (@JoeTruzman) October 7, 2023

Channel 13 in Israel is reporting that an estimated 40 to 50 palestinian infiltrators were able to successfully enter Israel.

They are actively targeting Israeli residents. pic.twitter.com/3WMWEXRdRv

— Global: Military-Info (@Global_Mil_Info) October 7, 2023

Palestinian Fighters are continuing to roam the Streets in Southern Israel where they are continuing to Massacring any Men, Women, and Children that they see. pic.twitter.com/yxo5Bpvq5G

— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) October 7, 2023

Footage of a hamas infiltrator using a motorized hang glider to get into Israel.

This is insane. pic.twitter.com/pUbmSEseUZ

— Global: Military-Info (@Global_Mil_Info) October 7, 2023

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