Israel has declared war against Palestine's Hamas,

Israel has declared war against Palestine's Hamas, vowing to avenge a fierce rocket attack that the militants claimed was only their "first strike". Hamas announced the start of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Over 5,000 rockets pierced the sky towards Israel as loud sires blared across the country on this festive holiday morning. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country is at war and Hamas will pay an unprecedented price. Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said Hamas made a "grave mistake" in launching a war against Israel. Meanwhile, Israel has announced 'Operation Iron Swords' against Hamas militants after declaring a 'state of war'. . . .