The situation in the Middle East is changing by the minute, and those who witnessed the violence first-hand are simply trying to comprehend the gut-wrenching reality.
"Seriously, it's a real living hell," said Herziliya Sahar Ben Sela, who survived a Hamas attack on an Israeli music festival. "I've never seen something like this. I've been in wars, in two wars in my life, and never seen anything like this. Bodies at all places. Full Slaughter ... they didn't care if you are a man or a woman. If you are young or an old man. They are killers. They are murderers.
Intense bombing continued in Gaza Monday as Israel continues its retaliation against Hamas for Saturday's surprise attack that has so far killed more than 900 Israelis and at least 11 Americans. Israeli officials said they have struck 130 targets in the area in a 3-hour span and have begun a total blockade on Gaza, banning the admission of food, electricity, and fuel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the strikes on Hamas have only begun. Roughly, 100 Israelis are still missing after they were kidnapped and taken to Gaza as hostages. Hamas warned it will start executing Israeli hostages if the shelling in Gaza doesn't stop.
Passengers arrived just 48 hours after Hamas fighters stormed into Israeli towns. Passengers described to Eyewitness News the terrifying moments they realized Israel was under attack.
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