Tonight on PBS News Weekend, death and destruction in the Middle East, as Hamas launches

a surprise assault on Israel, drawing swift retaliation.

And why medication to treat alcoholism has been underutilized for years?

Then a look inside the aftermath of a chemical disaster in North Carolina and how the government

decides to which chemicals to regulate.

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You could see the blaze.

Good evening, I'm John Yang.

Tonight, months of escalating tensions between Israelis and Palestinians have erupted into

a firestorm.

In an unprecedented surprise attack, the militant Hamas rulers of Gaza sent dozens of fighters

into Israel by land, sea, and air.

Gun battles raged for hours in communities across southern Israel.

And officials on both sides say Israeli soldiers and civilians are now captives in Gaza.

Israel responded with airstripes on Gaza cities, flattening Hamas offices and residential buildings.

At this hour, at least 200 Israelis are reported dead and 1100 wounded.

Most Indian officials say at least 198 Palestinians are dead and 1,600 wounded, most from fighting

in Israel.

Tonight, special correspondent Nareem Benaz and Tel Aviv, and we should warn you that some

of the images in her report are disturbing.

Terror and carnage on Israel's streets, as rockets from Hamas filled the sky.

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