{"id":2059788,"date":"2023-10-08T14:15:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-08T18:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-declares-war-for-first-time-in-50-years\/"},"modified":"2023-10-08T14:17:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-08T18:17:42","slug":"israel-declares-war-for-first-time-in-50-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-declares-war-for-first-time-in-50-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Israel declares war after 50-year hiatus."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fisrael-declares-war-for-first-time-in-50-years%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2059788&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Israel \u200dDeclares War\u200b for First Time in 50 Years<\/h2>\n<p>After a massive\u2062 surprise attack on Saturday by the \u200dHamas terrorist group,\u2064 the state of Israel made\u2062 it official on Sunday:<\/p>\n<p>The country\u2019s \u2064cabinet declared war on \u200bHamas, authorizing Prime \u2064Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to launch a <strong>\u201cmassive response\u201d<\/strong> to the murderous onslaught, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/middleeast\/live-news\/israel-hamas-gaza-attack-10-08-23\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the first such declaration\u200b in \u2064Israel since \u2062the\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.history.com\/topics\/middle-east\/yom-kippur-war\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yom Kippur War<\/a> in 1973, when the country\u200b was almost destroyed by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/palestinian-terror-attack-on-israel-families-taken-hostage-ambulances-attacked-massacring-civilians\/\" title=\"Palestinian terror attack: Families held hostage, ambulances targeted, civilians massacred.\">surprise attack launched<\/a> from\u2063 Syria to Israel\u2019s north and Egypt to the Jewish\u200b state\u2019s\u2064 south.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BREAKING?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BREAKING<\/a> \u200bIsrael declares war for first time \u2064since 1973 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NCkvNxvg0H\">https:\/\/t.co\/NCkvNxvg0H<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dcexaminer\/status\/1711010863010730152?\">October 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The declaration \u2062comes after Hamas launched thousands of missiles <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/biden-admin-playing-damage-control-deleted-tweet-terrorist-attacks-israel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">and attacked communities<\/a> in southern \u200dIsrael from the \u2063Gaza Strip, a Hamas-run territory on the Mediterranean Sea at Israel\u2019s border with Egypt.<\/p>\n<p>The death toll of Israeli civilians and military personnel had passed\u2063 600 as of about 2 p.m. Sunday (7 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time), according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/liveblog_entry\/israeli-death-toll-passes-400-another-2048-injured\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Times of Israel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">BREAKING: Israel security cabinet has voted to go to war for the first\u2063 time\u200b since the Yom Kippur War\u200d of 1973.<\/p>\n<p>Prime Minister Netanyahu had already declared\u200d that Israel was \u201cat war\u201d but according to Netanyahu\u2019s office, the official vote unlocks \u201csignificant\u2063 military\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AfgcTOqj2R\">pic.twitter.com\/AfgcTOqj2R<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ian Jaeger \u200c(@IanJaeger29) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IanJaeger29\/status\/1711031735486439862?\">October 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>An unknown number of Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken prisoner.<\/p>\n<p>A Hamas command told Al Jazeera that the goal of taking prisoners\u2062 was to force Israel to\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/hamas-leader-explains-reasoning-behind-deadly-prisoner-captures-underway-israel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">release the Hamas terrorists<\/a> it holds in its prisons.<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s unlikely Israel \u200bis \u200dgoing to \u200dbe in the mood to negotiate any time soon.<\/p>\n<p>Well before the cabinet voted for the declaration of war under the country\u2019s \u2062Basic Law, Netanyahu used \u2063the word in an address to his country\u2019s citizens.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe \u200bwill win this war, but the price will be unbearably heavy,\u201d he said in a televised address Saturday night, according to\u200c the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/liveblog_entry\/netanyahu-we-will-target-hamas-everywhere-it-operates-gazans-should-get-out-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Times of \u2064Israel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHamas wants to \u2063murder us all, murdering children and \u200cmothers in their homes, in their beds,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">This morning, on Shabbat and a holiday, Hamas invaded\u2064 Israeli\u200b territory and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-declares-war-for-first-time-in-50-years\/\" title=\"Israel declares war after 50-year hiatus.\">murdered innocent citizens including children<\/a> and the elderly. Hamas has started a brutal and \u2063evil war.<\/p>\n<p>We will be \u200cvictorious in this war despite an unbearable price. This is a very difficult day for all\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Benjamin\u200b Netanyahu\u200c \u2013 \u05d1\u05e0\u05d9\u05de\u05d9\u05df \u05e0\u05ea\u05e0\u05d9\u05d4\u05d5 (@netanyahu) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/netanyahu\/status\/1710828720041119818?\">October 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWhat happened today has never been \u200cseen before in Israel and I \u2062will ensure it never happens again. The\u2063 entire government supports this decision. The \u200cIDF will immediately \u200duse all its power to destroy Hamas\u2019s capabilities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will fight them to the bitter end and avenge\u2062 this black day they plotted for Israel and\u200b its \u2064people.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>A Note from Our Founder:<\/h3>\n<p>Every morning, we at The Western Journal wake\u2062 up and pursue our mission of giving you the important \u200dinformation you need about what\u2019s happening in America.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><strong>We can\u2019t do that without your help<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>America has been \u200bon the receiving end \u2064of false narratives. The purpose of these false narratives is to make you feel \u2064powerless.\u2063 The\u200b Western Journal empowers you by breaking these false narratives.<\/p>\n<p>But I wouldn\u2019t be honest with you today if I didn\u2019t let you know\u200c that the future of The Western Journal is in jeopardy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><strong>without your help<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Silicon Valley and the Big Tech tyrants have done everything they can to put The Western Journal out of business. Our \u2062faithful donors and subscribers have kept us going.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve never\u200c chosen to donate, let me be honest:\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><strong>We need your help today<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please don\u2019t wait\u200b one minute. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><strong>Donate right now<\/strong><\/a>  \u2013 our situation in America is dire. Our country hangs by a thread, \u2062and The Western Journal stands for truth in this difficult\u200b time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please stand with us by donating today.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Floyd G. Brown<br \/>\nFounder of The Western\u200b Journal<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/israel-declares-war-first-time-50-years\/\">Israel Declares War for First Time in 50 Years<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the implications of Hamas capturing Israeli prisoners \u200cand how does \u200dit impact the \u2062ongoing conflict<\/h2>\n<p><span>  P and do our best \u200cto \u2064bring you the\u2062 most relevant,\u2064 accurate, and timely news possible. We are committed to providing truthful reporting\u200d and upholding the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/venezuela-says-minimum-wage-will-be-50-pegged-to-petro-cryptocurrency\/\" title=\"Venezuela Says Minimum Wage Will Be 50% Pegged to \u201cPetro\u201d Cryptocurrency\">highest journalistic standards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200crecent declaration \u200dof war by Israel against Hamas is a significant event that deserves our \u200battention. After a surprise attack\u2063 by the terrorist group, the Israeli\u200d cabinet made the decision to authorize Prime \u200dMinister Benjamin Netanyahu to launch a &#8220;massive response&#8221; to the onslaught. This marks the first time in 50 years that\u200b Israel has declared war.<\/p>\n<p>The Yom Kippur War in 1973 was a devastating \u2064conflict for Israel, as \u200bthe country faced an unexpected \u2062attack from both \u2064Syria and Egypt.\u200c Israel was on the\u200c brink \u2063of destruction, and \u200bthe scars from that war \u2064still\u2062 remain. The decision to declare war now, in response to Hamas&#8217; attacks, \u200bshows the seriousness of the situation.<\/p>\n<p>Hamas launched thousands of missiles\u2064 and\u200d targeted communities in southern \u2063Israel from \u2064the\u2063 Gaza Strip,\u2063 which is under Hamas control. The death toll of\u200b Israeli civilians and military personnel has already reached over\u2063 600. Additionally, there have been \u2064reports of Israeli soldiers and civilians being taken prisoner by Hamas.<\/p>\n<p>Hamas claims that the capturing of prisoners is meant to pressure Israel into releasing Hamas terrorists held in its prisons. However,\u200b Israel is unlikely to be in a negotiating mood considering the severity of \u2063the attacks it \u2064has endured.<\/p>\n<p>Prime Minister Netanyahu, in his \u200dtelevised address to\u2062 the nation, made it \u200cclear that Israel is prepared \u2062to win this war, but at a great cost. He condemned Hamas for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nyc-subway-shooter-frank-james-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-wounding-10-in-shooting-attack\/\" title=\"Frank James, the NYC Subway Shooter, sentenced to life for injuring 10 in attack.\">targeting innocent civilians<\/a>, including children and mothers. Netanyahu vowed to destroy Hamas&#8217; capabilities and fight them until the bitter \u2064end.<\/p>\n<p>This declaration of war\u2063 against Hamas is a significant moment in the ongoing conflict in \u2062the Middle East. It highlights the long-standing\u200d tensions between Israel and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginia-democratic-gubernatorial-contenders-endorse-bds-movement\/\" title=\"Virginia Democratic Gubernatorial Contenders Endorse BDS Movement\">terrorist groups operating<\/a> in the region. We will \u2064continue to closely monitor \u2062this situation and provide updates as they become available.<\/p>\n<p>At The Western Journal, we\u200b remain \u200ccommitted to delivering accurate and reliable news to our readers. We understand the importance of\u200d staying informed, especially\u200d during\u200b times of \u200dconflict \u2063and \u2064uncertainty. \u200dOur team of dedicated journalists works tirelessly \u200cto bring\u200c you\u2064 the facts, ensuring that you are well-informed and able to \u2062form your own \u2063opinions.<\/p>\n<p>Thank\u200c you for trusting us\u2064 as your\u2062 source of \u2062news, and we will continue to strive for excellence\u2062 in our reporting. \u2064Stay safe\u200d and informed, and may peace prevail in the Middle East.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a surprise attack by Hamas, Israel officially declared war on Sunday. The cabinet authorized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to launch a &#8220;massive response&#8221; to the onslaught. This is the first declaration of war in Israel since the Yom Kippur war. 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