 Explosions and subsequent black smoke could be seen across the Gaza City skyline on October 9 morning as Israel continued retaliatory air strikes in response to Saturday's attack by Hamas. Israeli air strikes on Gaza began soon after the Hamas attack and continued into Monday, destroying the group's offices and training camps, but also houses and other buildings. Hamas said Israel had cut off water to some areas. Fighters from Islamist group Hamas killed 700 Israelis and abducted dozens more in a raid that shattered Israel's reputation of invincibility. Hamas said Israel had cut off water to some areas. Hamas said Israel had cut off water to some areas.