Israel formally declares war, approves 'significant' steps to retaliate for Hamas attack

Israeli soldiers fought to repel Hamas militants Sunday and exchanged fire with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, raising the prospect of a broader regional conflict, a day after an unprecedented surprise attack on southern Israel by Palestinian militants.

Israel formally declares war, approves 'significant' steps to retaliate for Hamas attack
People stand on a large pile of concrete rubble in front of a collapsed dome.

Israeli soldiers fought to repel Hamas militants Sunday and exchanged fire with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, raising the prospect of a broader regional conflict, a day after an unprecedented surprise attack on southern Israel by Palestinian militants.