Israelis come out in numbers to donate blood amid Hamas attacks

The State of Israel has thanked Israelis on social media for coming out in full force to donate blood amid war breaking out with Hamas. A room packed with people young and old could be seen waiting to do their part, after thousands have been injured during the events of the last 24 hours. “In the face of tragedy, we are united”, officials wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). Just this morning (8 October), party goers at a desert rave near Kibbutz Re’im faced gunmen opening fire as they fled for their lives, hiding under trees. Click here for more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: