Live UpdateFrom the Liveblog of Sunday, October 8, 2023
Terror infiltration suspected in Sderot, residents ordered to stay home
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
An Israeli self-propelled howitzer rolls on a highway near the southern city of Sderot on October 8, 2023. (RONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP)
There is a suspected terrorist infiltration into the southern city of Sderot, the municipality says.
“Due to the fear of terrorists infiltrating Sderot, [residents] should continue to lock themselves in their homes and stay near protected spaces, and not go out for any purpose. Please lock doors and windows and continue to obey instructions,” Sderot says in a statement to residents.
Live television footage shows Israeli forces standing guard, awaiting possible Hamas terrorists.
Earlier, the Israel Defense Forces ordered residents of Sderot and the nearby Kibbutz Mefalsim to remain in their homes until further notice.
