Israel-Hamas war live: Israeli ground forces expanding operations in Gaza

  • Israeli bombing of Gaza, particularly in the north of the enclave, increases in its intensity as communications in the enclave are cut.
  • Al Jazeera sources say negotiations, mediated by Qatar, on a ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal between Israel and Hamas are “progressing and at an advanced stage”.

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