- Hamas terrorists launched thousands of missiles at Israel and invaded towns along the Gaza border on Saturday, killing over 1,200 people and wounding thousands more, and prompting Israel to declare war against the Iran-backed group.
- Nine U.S. citizens have been killed during this attack, according to the U.S. National Security Council. Other Americans are presumed to be held hostage in the Gaza Strip.
- Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs, Ron Dermer, suggested that Hamas took “scores” of American hostages during its assault on Israel, but the exact number is not confirmed.
- Other foreign nationals, including citizens of Ukraine, Nepal, France, and the U.K., were also killed during the attack. Israel has imposed a complete siege on Gaza in response to the attacks.