Here's the latest on the fighting in Israel and Gaza.
More than 40 hours after the initial surge of armed militants across the border, Israel’s military remained mired in battles with gunmen from Gaza on Sunday evening. As the death toll climbed, leaders worldwide positioned themselves for the war ahead and civilians sought refuge from ongoing attacks.
The continued fighting came as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of a “long and difficult war” ahead, saying in a statement that Israeli forces were moving into an “offensive phase, which will continue with neither limitations nor respite until the objectives are achieved.”
The Israeli foreign ministry said on Sunday night that 700 Israelis had been killed in the attacks. An additional 2,243 were injured, according to the health ministry.
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The Israeli military reported fighting in seven border communities and an army base, and tanks were seen crossing farmland in parts of southern Israel, heading south toward Gaza.
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