Israel started a long-threatened push into the heart of Gaza City after US President
The Israel Defense Forces said Tuesday its troops have begun an “expanded” ground operation in the de facto capital of the Palestinian territory after weeks of airstrikes and incursions into the outskirts of the city.
WATCH: Video shows Israeli tanks and military vehicles in Southern Israel on Tuesday, as well as destroyed parts of Gaza as seen from the border. Source: Associated Press
An IDF spokesman later said in a televised statement that the Gaza City operation will continue until Hamas is defeated and hostages are freed.
“We estimate it will take ...