Head of Israeli council killed by Hamas while defending his community, as Palestinian fighters pour into southern Israel

The mayor of a southern Israeli council was killed while defending his community.

Ofir Liebstein, the head of Sha’ar Hanegev Council, died in an exchange of fire with Hamas militants.

At least 22 people have been killed in the carnage, according to the latest reports.

Palestinian militants are infiltrating Israeli territory by land, sea, and even paragliders.

According to the latest CNN report, at least 22 people have been killed.

Hamas claims to have kidnapped five Israel Defense Forces soldiers, which the IDF has not confirmed, per Business Standard.

“We are at war, and we will win,” Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said in a social media video addressing Israelis.

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