The situation on the ground is described as highly volatile, with casualties escalating exponentially.

The israeli emergency service "Zaka" reported the discovery of 260 bodies in the illegal settlement of "Re'im," where settlers were reportedly celebrating just outside the Gaza Strip, often referred to as the world's largest open-air prison.

The Maariv newspaper conveyed that "fighting in the south is ongoing after the cabinet declared a state of war." It emphasized that the zionist regime is grappling with the aftermath of what has been termed a "deadly surprise attack," and efforts are underway to manage the crisis.

Earlier reports from the spokesperson of the zionist occupation forces confirmed the death of the deputy commander of the 300th Brigade of the 91st Division during confrontations near the Lebanese-Palestinian border.

In a parallel development, Hebrew media announced the death of Yonatan Steinberg, the commander of the Nahal Brigade under its "Southern Command." (ILKHA)