Latest violence between Palestinian militants and Israel in pictures

Image source, MOHAMMED SABER/EPA-EFE

Image caption, Palestinian militant group Hamas has launched a surprise attack on Israel, firing thousands of rockets from the Gaza strip, which it controls

Image source, Amir Cohen/ REUTERS

Image caption, Several rockets hit the southern city of Ashkelon. At least 40 Israelis have been killed

Image source, Itai Ron/REUTERS

Image caption, This apartment block in Tel Aviv was among those hit

Image source, Itai Ron/REUTERS

Image caption, Israelis have been taking shelter from the barrage as air raid sirens sound

Image source, Ronen Zvulun/REUTERS

Image caption, But some had to try and seek shelter outside

Image source, Ammar Awad/REUTERS

Image caption, The attack came on the day of the Jewish festival of Simchat Torah

Image source, SAID KHATIB/AFP

Image caption, Hamas militants have also crossed into Israel - these ones were still in Gaza, heading for the border

Image source, Ashraf Amra/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Image caption, Some used a bulldozer to break through the border fence

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Image caption, An Israeli tank was captured and destroyed

Image source, Ahmed Zakot/ REUTERS

Image caption, Hamas militants also seized this Israeli military vehicle and took it back to Gaza

Image source, SAID KHATIB / AFP

Image caption, Along with this tractor

Image source, Ammar Awad/REUTERS

Image caption, Israel says it is now at war with Hamas

Image source, Mohammed Salem/REUTERS

Image caption, It has responded with a wave of air strikes on Gaza, killing 198 people, Palestinian officials say

Image source, EYAD BABA/AFP

Image caption, Several militants are among the dead

Image source, MAHMUD HAMS / AFP

Image caption, Some Gaza residents worried about Israeli reprisals have fled their homes near the border

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