Casualties among settlers and troops inside Israeli settlements reported

Palestinian groups respond by firing rockets and mortar shells from Gaza to Israel as Israel continue its air strikes on the 5th day, in Gaza City, Gaza on 13 May 2023 [Mustafa Hassona – Anadolu Agency]

Israeli journalist Emanuel Fabian has reported casualties among settlers and troops inside Israeli settlements; Israel’s Megan David Paramedics said there are many deaths.

The Times of Israel reported sources reiterating infiltration of Palestinian fighters into at least one Israeli settlement.

Sources told the Israeli daily that clashes between the Palestinian fighters and Israeli security inside the settlements are ongoing.

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant approved a widescale call-up of reservists, the Israeli newspaper reported.

The number of reservists to be called up will depend on the military’s needs, Gallant’s office said.

Currently, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and military officials are evaluating the situation and decisions are expected to emerge soon.

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