Israel's Prime Minister says the country is at war.

That after a series of attacks and calls from Hamas for support throughout the region.

It's unknown yet how many people are injured or dead. I'm Scott Simon.

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The time has come to draw the line for the enemy to understand their time is up and they can't keep going without consequences.

That's a Hamas leader as broadcast by Al Jazeera.

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