In an unexpected turn of events, the city of Sderot, located near the Gaza Strip, became the epicenter of a significant confrontation between Palestinian militants and Israeli security forces this Saturday. The attack is believed to have been orchestrated by Hamas.
Sderot witnessed violent battles on Saturday-Image Source: SKy News
From early morning, the city witnessed intense battles, with Hamas fighters gaining control over a local police station and commandeering several police vehicles. The Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported multiple casualties during clashes at the Sderot police station.
⚡️From inside a home in Sderot
“Al Qassam” can be seen written on the wall pic.twitter.com/cK4GPCEsj5
— War Monitor (@WarMonitors) October 7, 2023
As the attack commenced, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that several Palestinian militants had infiltrated from the Gaza Strip into Israel. Amateur footage, which made rounds on social media platforms, seemed to display armed individuals inside Sderot.
A Reuters photographer on-site reported seeing numerous bodies in the city streets. Israeli media outlets have confirmed the death of five Palestinian militants in Sderot and highlighted instances of arson on some houses.
Viral videos on the “X” platform formerly known as Twitter showcased extensive deployment of Israeli forces throughout the city and subsequent raids on certain buildings.
⚡️Battles are still taking place in the middle of the streets in Sderot pic.twitter.com/VlcUGr4RxR
— War Monitor (@WarMonitors) October 7, 2023
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Location of Conflict | Sderot, near the Gaza Strip |
| Primary Instigator | Hamas |
| Significant Incidents | Militants taking control of a police station and commandeering police vehicles |
| Israeli Casualties | Multiple reported during clashes at Sderot police station |
| Palestinian Militant Casualties | 5 confirmed by Israeli media |
| Other Observations | Reports of arson on some houses; significant Israeli military deployment |
