FULL ADDRESS | President Joe Biden on Israel situation after Hamas attack

Hamas militants fired thousands of rockets and sent dozens of fighters into Israeli towns near the Gaza Strip in an unprecedented surprise early morning attack during a major Jewish holiday Saturday, killing dozens and stunning the country. Israel said it is now at war with Hamas and launched airstrikes in Gaza, vowing to inflict an “unprecedented price.” Hamas militants were still fighting gunbattles inside several Israeli communities hours after the incursion began. Israel’s national rescue service said at least 70 people were killed and hundreds wounded, making it the deadliest attack in Israel in years. An unknown number of Israeli soldiers and civilians were also seized and taken into Gaza, an enormously sensitive issue for Israel. FULL STORY: 11Alive is Where Atlanta Speaks. We believe that news shouldn’t be a one-way conversation, but a dialogue with you. Join in, share your thoughts and connect with new perspectives. Download our 11Alive News app: Follow 11Alive on Social: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Subscribe to 11Alive for exclusive content: Visit Site: ---- 11Alive is Where Atlanta Speaks. We believe that news shouldn’t be a one-way conversation, but a dialogue with you. Join in, share your thoughts and connect with new perspectives. Subscribe to 11Alive for exclusive content: Download our 11Alive News app: Text “plus“ to 404-885-7600 to download 11Alive and stream 24/7 on Roku and Amazon Fire TV. Follow 11Alive on Social: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: