The Lebanon-based Hezbollah terror group said Saturday that the surprise attack on Israel was in response to "Israel's continued occupation and a message to those seeking normalization with" it."
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The group said it was closely following the situation in Gaza and was in "direct contact with the leadership of the Palestinian resistance."
Video: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is at war / Credit: Twitter
Hamas killed at least 22 Israelis on Saturday morning as the terror group fired 2,500 rockets at the south and center and dispatched dozens of terrorists into communities located near the Gaza border. At least 545 Israelis were evacuated to hospitals across the country, the Health Ministry said.
A terrorist armed with a knife was shot by Israeli forces at the entrance to the settlement of Beit Aryeh and riots by Palestinians were reported across the West Bank.
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