by Rob Pue, All News Pipeline:

Many have asked me what my thoughts are on the “surprise” attack on Israel by Hamas on October 7. Thousands of missiles began raining down on indiscriminate targets in Israel just before dawn that day. At the same time, hundreds of armed fighters descended on Israel — using motorboats, paragliders and motorcycles. Bulldozers also breached border fences between Gaza and Israel.

It was truly a scene of “shock and awe” as militants marched through the streets, burst into homes and began shooting residents. Others, including women, children and the elderly were taken hostage. Hamas is threatening to kill the hostages one by one and film the executions.