Israel-Hamas war: 260 bodies found at music festival site; death toll crosses 1,100

Israel-Hamas: The Israeli rescue service Zaka said its paramedics removed about 260 bodies from an all-night nature music festival near.

The Gaza Strip attended by thousands that came under attack by Palestine-based Hamas militants on Saturday. The total figure is expected to be higher as other paramedic teams were working in the area.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken claimed as many as 1,000 Hamas fighters took part in the mass assault.

On Sunday, the Israeli government formally declared war and gave the green light for “significant military steps” to retaliate against Hamas for its surprise attack, as the military tried to crush fighters still in southern towns and intensified its bombardment of the Gaza Strip. The death toll passed 1,100 and thousands were wounded on both sides.