Senator Cory Booker, who traveled to Israel during the Hamas attack, explained in a video released after leaving the country how he took shelter in bomb shelters. Booker, a Democratic senator from New Jersey, said that while he was in the Old City of Jerusalem, his chief of staff informed him that Israel had come under attack. He immediately returned to his hotel and took refuge in bomb shelters or hotel stairwells along with others, including children, the elderly, and families. Booker stated that people in the shelters were frightened and aware that terrible events were unfolding across the country. At the end of the video, he urged people to 'reject those who use terror as their weapon.' According to the Times of Israel, citing the country's Foreign Ministry, nearly 46 hours after the start of the first round of Hamas attacks on Israeli territory, the death toll had reached at least 700, with over 2,243 others injured. On the other hand, a senior Hamas official announced early Monday that the militant group had taken over 100 hostages following its unprecedented attack on Israel. Mousa Abu Marzouk, a spokesperson for Hamas, made these statements to the Arabic-language news agency Al-Ghad. This figure is in addition to over 30 individuals reportedly held by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant group. Hamas's claim regarding the number of captives has not yet been confirmed by Israel. Shahin Modarres stated that the events two days ago were not an intelligence failure for Israel but rather the result of a long erosion. The reactions of regional countries to Hamas's attack on Israel and the clashes in the Gaza Strip; report by Soran Khatari. Report by Mehdi Aghazamani on the simultaneous gathering of supporters of Hamas and supporters of Israel in New York. The continuation of the war in Israel and Gaza; evidence of the Islamic Republic's role in planning Hamas's attacks. The emergency session of the Security Council regarding Hamas's attack on Israel ended 'without result.'
American Senator's Account of Anxiety and Fear in Israel Amid Hamas Attack
Senator Cory Booker recounted his experience of fear and anxiety in Israel during the Hamas attack, highlighting the chaos and casualties. The death toll has risen to at least 700, with over 2,243 injured, and Hamas claims to have taken over 100 hostages. This situation escalates tensions in the region and raises concerns about the implications for international security.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Senator Cory Booker described his experience in Israel during a Hamas attack, highlighting the fear and chaos among civilians. The attack resulted in significant casualties, with over 700 dead and more than 2,243 injured, while Hamas claims to have taken over 100 hostages.
- Death toll from the Hamas attack has reached at least 700.
- Hamas claims to have taken over 100 hostages during the attack.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been ongoing for decades, marked by cycles of violence and failed peace efforts. Hamas is recognized as a terrorist organization by many countries, including the U.S., complicating the situation further.
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