Live Blog Update| Israel's genocide in Gaza
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Recap: Fierce fighting continues inside Israel for second day

8 October 2023 12:35 BST

The Palestinian wide-scale attack against Israel is well into its second day, as we near the 30th hour of fighting. 

Here's a recap of what you need to know:

  • Palestinians fired thousands of rockets into Israel and launched an air, sea and land incursion in a surprise assault on Saturday morning 

  • Israel has bombed several locations in Gaza, including hospitals, a mosque and residential towers housing civilians

  • Over 500 Israelis and 320 Palestinians were killed. Nearly 2,000 were wounded on each side 

  • Several high-ranking Israeli military commanders, battalion leaders, and 30 police officers were among those killed 

  • Unofficial estimates say 750 people are missing in Israel with many believed captured by Palestinians 

  • Israeli army has evacuated several towns near Gaza

  • Israeli authorities say they are still a long way from securing areas seized by Palestinians   

  • Palestinians say they are sending reinforcements to active combat areas inside Israeli territory

  • Fierce gun battles are ongoing in several Israeli towns near Gaza 

  • In Lebanon, Hezbollah and Israel exchanged artillery and rocket fire. Hezbollah said its attack was in "solidarity with Palestinians" 

  • In Egypt, a policeman opened fire at Israeli tourists, killing two Israelis and their Egyptian guide 

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