Air raid sirens have been sounding in several towns and cities in southern Israel following overnight strikes against Hamas targets in Gaza.
Israel said it has regained control over the Gaza border, as a new map showed the areas where it has reclaimed territory from Hamas militants.
The graphic posted on Tuesday on the X (formerly Twitter) account of War Mapper, which shares content about conflicts such as the war in Ukraine, shows where clashes have been taking place next to the border with Gaza.
Israel’s forces continued air strikes on Monday night, three days after Hamas militants staged a surprise attack on southern Israel from Gaza in the biggest breach of Israel’s defenses since Egypt and Syria’s attacks in the 1973 Yom Kippur War.
The violence has claimed more than 1,500 lives, according to Reuters, and prompted international declarations of support for Israel, street protests around the world backing Palestinians, and appeals for an end to the fighting and to protect civilians.
