No reports of Armenians among victims in Israel – Foreign Ministry

There are no reports of Armenians being among victims in Israel currently, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Saturday.

“The Armenian Foreign Ministry is in constant contact with local authorities, Armenian organizations and private individuals through the embassy in Israel. If necessary, we will provide additional information,” reads the statement.

At least 22 people have been killed in Israel after a major surprise attack with militants crossing into Israel from Gaza during heavy rocket fire, BBC News reports.

There are unconfirmed reports that a number of Israelis have been taken captive back into Gaza.

Israel has launched waves of air strikes on targets in Gaza in response.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is "at war" and vowed that Hamas, Gaza's rulers, will "pay a price it has never known".