Iran’s Khamenei Praises Hamas' Assault as Death Toll Climbs

As the combined death toll continues to rise three days after Hamas’ attacks on Israel and the taking of hostages, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei lauds the assault, stating that his country “kisses the hands” of those behind it. According to the Israeli Defence Forces, 1,000 Israelis have been killed in the Hamas assault, and Israel's retaliatory airstrikes have killed 800 people in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza.