Israel Ambassador to Kenya Michael Lotem is confident that his country will triumph after Hamas terrorists launched a surprise attack from the Gaza Strip on Saturday morning.
Nearly 300 people were wounded in the widespread rocket attack and infiltrations by the Gaza-based terror group.
In addition, at least six people have been confirmed killed in the attack.
‘’More than 5,000 rockets have been fired from Gaza. There are many casualties and our army has started an attack to eliminate those who penetrated Israel,’’ Lotem told the Star on Saturday.
He called on Israel's allies including Kenya to join the EU in condemning the acts of terror by the Hamas terrorists.
‘’The important one is that we request and expect our friends all over the world to condemn Hamas. I do hope that the Kenyan government will do so,’’ he added.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country is at war in his first public address following the massive attack.
“Citizens of Israel, we are at war,” he says. “And we will win.”
“The enemy will pay a price like they have never known before,” Netanyahu said.
The gun battles took place in and around the towns of Kfar Aza, Sderot, Sufa, Nahal Oz, Magen, Be’eri, and the Re’im military base.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said dozens of fighter jets are carrying out strikes against sites belonging to the Hamas terror group in the Gaza Strip.
IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari told reporters that more than 2,200 rockets fired into Israel since 6:30 a.m.
Hagari said the Hamas terrorists infiltrated from land, sea and air.
The Magen David Adom emergency service calls for the public to donate blood, especially those who are type O.
