Israel's national rescue service said at least 70 people have been killed and hundreds more were wounded in a surprise attack by the militant group Hamas.
The casualties made Hamas' attack on southern Israel the deadliest one in Israel in years.
The Magen David Adom said Saturday that "hundreds" of people were seriously injured and strongly urged the public to heed the directives of Israeli authorities for safety.
The wounded were being evacuated in ambulances, mobile intensive care vehicles, and by helicopter to various hospitals.
At least 198 people in the Gaza Strip have been killed in Israel's retaliation, the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza said.
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Republished with permission of the Associated Press.
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