Israel at War, Terrorists Invade Jewish State

Israel was invaded several hours ago by dozens of Iran-backed Hamas terrorists, during a large-scale, ongoing attack.

The violence began as thousands of rockets pummeled southern Israel, with some reaching as far as Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Simultaneously, dozens of terrorists infiltrated Israel by air, land and sea. Though many have been neutralized by Israeli forces, as of this writing Palestinian gunmen are still roaming the streets in several Israeli towns, going house-to-house, leaving death and misery in their wake.

Several hundred Israelis have been wounded. At least 1,000 Israelis injured and 100 people have been killed. An unknown number of Israelis have been kidnapped. Many people are still looking for loved ones, unaware of their fate. This is potentially the worst attack on Israel in a half century.

In response to the Hamas invasion, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Israel to be at war, and the Israeli military has launched Operation Swords of Iron. Thus far, numerous Hamas targets have been attacked, but this war is just beginning.

In the coming days, Jerusalem will repel the invaders and restore safety and security to her streets. At the same time, Israel will deal a strategically significant blow to Hamas while also watching its northern border to ensure Hezbollah does not choose to capitalize on the conflict.

We have work to do as well. I ask you to join me in praying for the peace of Jerusalem and for the safety and security of all Israelis. In addition, as we saw following the last round of fighting with Hamas, there will be those in Congress who would seek to kneecap Israel and deny her the support necessary to defeating Hamas and its ilk. Make no mistake, the anti-Israel forces in Congress will be defeated; we, at CUFI, will make sure of it.

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We wish Godspeed to all those defending the land of Israel