“We have launched the ‘Iron Swords’ operation, all of our operational levels are open.”
IDF spokesman, Brigadier General Daniel Hagari:
“2,200 rockets were launched into Israel and raids were carried out into the country from land, with paragliders and also from the sea. Fighting is taking place in several locations in Israel and we are also attacking Gaza.”
“We have sent many forces to the south, including special units and senior commanders,” the IDF spokesman continues, “the Gaza Division will be divided into several centers, and each center will be headed by a senior commander in order to respond to the fighting. We will recruit tens of thousands of reservists, as needed.”