Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip carried out an unprecedented infiltration into southern Israel, on Saturday, sending fighters across the border and firing thousands of rockets into the country as the ruling Hamas militant group announced the beginning of a new operation.
Hamas' military wing Al-Qassam published a video showing an infiltration of the border by armed militants entering Israel on foot and on motorbikes via a hole in the security barrier.
The Israeli military put the country on war alert and began striking targets in Gaza in response, setting the stage for what was likely to be a new heavy round of fighting between the bitter enemies.