The militant Hamas rulers of the Gaza Strip have carried out an unprecedented, multi-front attack on Israel, firing thousands of rockets as dozens of Hamas fighters infiltrated the heavily fortified border in several locations and catching the country off-guard on a major holiday.

Israel says at least 22 people have died and hundreds more are injured.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Israel was “at war” and called for a mass mobilisation of army reserves.

The invasion revived memories of the 1973 war practically 50 years to the day.

Continue to see more photos from the incursion as it unfolded.

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