Israel was taken by surprise when hundreds of Hamas militants stormed across the border from Gaza on Saturday and killed hundreds while abducting around another 150.
Fighting in some communities lasted for several days, with Israeli officials only confirming that they had "more or less" regained control of the area on Tuesday.This figure includes civilians and security forces, and a breakdown by place of death was not available.
Some were under the influence of hallucinogenic substances as the festival came under attack from the air and on the ground, survivors told Israeli media. He said "most of them were killed following exchanges of fire" after forcing their way into homes, setting them on fire and shooting residents. While authorities have not provided a confirmed death toll, several Israeli soldiers questioned by AFP said more than 100 civilians had been killed.
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