Israel: bodies recovered from villages infiltrated by Hamas along Gaza border

Israeli military and rescue services entered communities near the border with Gaza, which were infiltrated by Hamas during a surprise multi-front attack on Saturday to find burned cars, destroyed homes and dead bodies. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► A military spokesperson said the death toll from the Hamas attacks had climbed to 900. Scores of Israelis were taken to Gaza as hostages, with some paraded through the streets. Israel hit the Gaza Strip on Tuesday with the fiercest air strikes in its 75-year conflict with the Palestinians, razing whole districts to dust despite a threat from Hamas militants to execute a captive for each home hit. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #Gaza #Hamas #Israel #Palestine #News