Israel open to 'little pauses' as it bombards Gaza

Israel faces a daunting fight in Gaza City

It could take Israeli forces months to seize complete control over Gaza City, the Hamas stronghold that is now surrounded by troops and armor, as they push to root out militants scattered across the urban battleground.  Israel has warned the fighting will be brutal as it seeks to capture the city block-by-block and defeat Hamas…

Israel battles Hamas in Gaza City

Israel's campaign to destroy Hamas pushed into its second month Wednesday as its forces battled the Palestinian militants in Gaza City, despite mounting calls for a ceasefire. Underlining Israel's plan to crush Hamas, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant described Gaza as "the largest terrorist base ever built." "We are in the heart of Gaza City," he […] The post Israel battles Hamas in Gaza City appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria an…

Israel battles Hamas in Gaza City

Israel's campaign to destroy Hamas pushed into its second month Wednesday as its forces battled the Palestinian militants in Gaza City, despite mounting calls for a ceasefire.Underlining Israel's plan to crush Hamas, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant described Gaza as "the largest terrorist base ever built.""We are in the heart of Gaza City," he said.Israel launched...

To destroy Hamas, Israel must continue bombing Gaza

Hamas has been unable to respond in any meaningful way since Israel’s offensive began and has been limited to hit and run attacks.

Israel fights deep within Gaza City

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — Israel said Tuesday that its ground forces were battling Hamas fighters deep inside Gaza's largest city, signaling a major new stage in the month-old conflict, and its leaders foresee controlling the enclave's security after the…

Israel says it may need to govern Gaza indefinitely

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country will need to take overall control of Gaza and may govern the territory indefinitely.