Pro-Hamas Rally Takes Place in Tehran's Palestine Square

A pro-Hamas rally is taking place in Tehran's Palestine Square. This morning, on October 7, Hamas began launching rockets toward Israel, reporting that 5,000 rockets were fired. Hamas militants entered populated areas in Israel, taking hostages. The group refers to its aim as the establishment of a Palestinian state. Iran has supported Hamas's actions.

In response to the attack, Israel began Operation Iron Swords against Palestinian targets in the Gaza Strip. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant referred to the situation as a war and promised that Israel would prevail. NATO and the United States have expressed support for Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced the necessity of a long and powerful operation in the Gaza Strip. According to the latest information from Israel's health ministry, over 100 Israelis have died, and 900 have been injured. In the Gaza Strip, 198 people have been reported dead, and 1,610 injured, according to the Palestinian health ministry.