The Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir has declared a state of emergency for all cities, Haaretz reported.
Earlier, local outlets reported the preliminary death toll of the Hamas attacks against Israel reached 40.
They added that the number of detained soldiers by Hamas is 35 soldiers while the clashes are still ongoing in seven areas surrounding the Gaza Strip.
It was confirmed that the head of the Regional Council in the Shaarei Negev area was killed by gunfire.