Latest violence between Palestinian militants and Israel in pictures
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Palestinian militant group Hamas has launched a surprise attack on Israel, firing thousands of rockets from the Gaza strip, which it controls
Several rockets hit the southern city of Ashkelon. At least 40 Israelis have been killed
This apartment block in Tel Aviv was among those hit
Israelis have been taking shelter from the barrage as air raid sirens sound
But some had to try and seek shelter outside
The attack came on the day of the Jewish festival of Simchat Torah
Hamas militants have also crossed into Israel - these ones were still in Gaza, heading for the border
Some used a bulldozer to break through the border fence
An Israeli tank was captured and destroyed
Hamas militants also seized this Israeli military vehicle and took it back to Gaza
Along with this tractor
Israel says it is now at war with Hamas
It has responded with a wave of air strikes on Gaza, killing 198 people, Palestinian officials say
Several militants are among the dead
Some Gaza residents worried about Israeli reprisals have fled their homes near the border
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