No info about Armenian casualties in Israel, says Foreign Ministry

PanARMENIAN.Net - A Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Saturday, October 6 there was no information about Armenians being among casualties in Israel.

“The Foreign Ministry, through the embassy in Israel, is in constant contact with the local authorities, Armenian organizations and individuals. We will provide additional information as needed,” the spokesperson said.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel is at war following an early morning surprise attack from Gaza, which left at least 22 people dead.

Hamas claimed to have captured several Israeli soldiers near the border after its militants entered Israel by land, sea and air using paragliders. The assault came after thousands of rockets were fired from Gaza into Israel.

According to a report from CNN, the Israeli military said about 2,200 rockets have been launched from Gaza into Israel on Saturday since fighting began.

Those numbers contradict figures from Hamas military commander Muhammad Al-Deif, who previuosly said that 5,000 rockets had been launched.