Emergency state of war in Israel

Following the Hamas attack, the Israeli government declared a state of emergency, and the Israeli Air Force continued to target Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. The number of Israelis held hostage by Hamas militants is said to be 100. Israeli soldiers, children and women are said to be among the hostages. American Secretary of National Defense Lloyd Austin told the media that several warships belonging to the American Navy were sent to the Mediterranean Sea near Israel after US President Joe Biden declared his support for Israel by condemning the attack by Hamas militants.