Identity of Azerbaijanis killed in Israel established

The identities of Azerbaijanis killed in the Hamas attack on Israel have been established, Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry told Olaylar.

Among the dead were Shamil Abbasov (Israeli citizen), Emin Akhundov (Israeli citizen), Roman Gandel (Israeli citizen) and Elkin Nezerov (dual citizenship).

A combined attack was carried out on Israel on the morning of October 7. From the beginning, a massive rocket attack began from the territory of the Gaza Strip, followed by the penetration of militants by land, water, and air.

The attacks by Hamas militants killed more than 1,200 and injured 2,700 Israelis.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) declared a state of readiness for war after a massive rocket attack from the Gaza Strip. Moreover, Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced a mass gathering of reservists. The Israeli Armychr("39")s operation against Hamas goes by the codename "Swords of Iron".