“Mby 100 civilians and soldiers were taken hostage by Palestinian militants”

Tens of Israelis have been taken hostage by Palestinian militants. The figures are not yet accurate and official, but the BBC reports that the Israeli Embassy in the United States says there are 100 people.

Through a post on social networks, the embassy says civilians and soldiers are involved.

Israeli embassies in the US also say that more than 300 Israelis have been killed and over 1,800 injured.

The Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza says 256 Palestinians, including 20 children, have been killed in Israeli air strikes in the last 24 hours. And 1788 others have been injured.

Israeli Air Force earlier published images of its attacks on numerous buildings at the Gaza Strip, where Hamas' military targets are said to be located.