In a shocking turn of events, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has declared that it is time to “eradicate” Hamas, the terrorist organization responsible for infiltrating areas of the country and carrying out deadly attacks on Israeli civilians. Palestinian militants invaded southern Israel, launching rocket barrages from the Gaza Strip, and Hamas has taken responsibility for this acts of terror.

Bennett, in response to the attacks, enlisted in the Army reserves just hours after the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced a call-up of reservists. He described this day as one of the hardest in Israel's history, revealing that his own family is currently seeking shelter as sirens wail throughout the land. Expressing his outrage, Bennett denounced the terrorists for explicitly targeting women, children, and girls.

As the conflict intensifies, images from the ground paint a dire picture. Majdi Fathi's photos display rockets being fired into Israel from the Gaza Strip, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Israeli soldiers can be seen heading south near Ashkelon, prepared to defend their country against further attacks. Injured victims are being evacuated from sites hit by rocket fire, with one photograph showing a woman being assisted by Israeli security forces. Cars engulfed in flames serve as a grim reminder of the chaos and devastation caused by this ongoing conflict.

The gravity of the situation is emphasized by the fact that Hamas has successfully infiltrated Israel, taking citizens and soldiers hostage. Fox News foreign correspondent Trey Yingst reports that the terror group "blew a hole" in the border wall, allowing them to carry out these heinous acts. Yingst describes the scene along the Israel-Gaza border as "pure devastation," underscoring the immense challenges faced by Israeli forces and civilians alike.

In response to these attacks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel is now "at war." In a video message posted early Saturday morning, he vowed that Hamas would pay a "huge price" in a counteroffensive. Netanyahu convened a security cabinet meeting to discuss the situation and plan a course of action. The United States also condemned the assault, with President Biden reaffirming "rock solid" support for Israel in an address to the nation. The international community watches with bated breath as tensions escalate and casualties continue to mount.

According to Israeli officials, the death toll has already reached a staggering 200, with hundreds more wounded. The Israeli military reports that Hamas has launched over 3,500 rockets thus far. The conflict shows no signs of abating, and the world anxiously awaits live updates on this turbulent Israel-Gaza conflict.

This report has been compiled with contributions from Fox News' Chris Pandolfo and Andrea Vacchiano. For more in-depth coverage on Culture, Media, Education, Opinion, and other news, visit foxnews.com/media.