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At least 22 killed in massive Hamas surprise attack, emergency service says
Police officers evacuate a woman and a child from a site hit by a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip, in Ashkelon, October 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Tsafrir Abayov)
The Magen David Adom emergency service says at least 22 people have been killed since the start of the massive attack by the Hamas terror group.
There are over 70 people seriously injured, a spokesman says.
Terror cells from the Gaza group have infiltrated a number of communities in the south of the country.
In addition, thousands of rockets have been fired at the center and south.
The assault has been ongoing since approximately 6:30 a.m.
The death toll is expected to rise.
