Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with breaking coverage of the war in Israel, and the fighting that has gripped the world for the past 72 hours. Israel has declared all-out war on Hamas after the group launched a devastating surprise attack from Gaza killing 700 Israelis, many of whom were attending an outdoor concert, and abducting dozens of people, including children. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed his country today, saying his military would intensify its operations against Hamas and that its attacks on Gaza are "just the beginning." More than 680 people have died in Gaza, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. Eleven Americans have been killed in the conflict and more may be missing. More than 100 people have been kidnapped. Hamas has threatened to start executing hostages if Israel bombs civilian houses in Gaza without warning. 

Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with two pieces of breaking news. As the Israel-Hamas war escalates, in Washington, D.C. major political drama is unfolding on Capitol Hill. During a moment of international crisis, the House remains without a speaker as the Republican majority is unable to garner enough support for their nominee. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he is forming an emergency unity government in the wake of the Hamas attack, adding two opposition leaders to his cabinet. In a news briefing, Netanyahu said the newly formed government would "crush" Hamas. This comes as Israel has intensified its retaliation against Hamas, relentlessly bombarding Gaza with missiles, leaving the streets unrecognizable, and entire neighborhoods destroyed. NBC News' Richard Engel joins Joy Reid with more live from Ashdod, Israel on a possible ground invasion of Gaza by Israeli forces.