GAZA SKYLINE LIVE FEED Day 7: Israel declares a ‘state of war’ against Hamas

UK sends ships, Royal Marines and spy planes to help Israel as Germany lends drones to bomb Gaza and US warships ‘ready’ Israel forms an emergency unity government and steps up preparations for a Gaza offensive. At least 1,200 people have died as a result of the Hamas attacks on Israel, IDF spokesperson Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus said in an update on Wednesday. Israeli military forces have declared a “state of war“ after the horror unfolded. Footage on social media shows cars and buildings up in flames, with large plumes of smoke seen from miles away. The Israeli Air Force carried out multiple strikes on Gaza buildings said to be Hamas military targets. More than 900 people have died in Gaza since Israeli airstrikes began Saturday, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Read more here: The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun