Israel is urgent deeper into Gaza with tanks and troopers as its floor offensive expands within the densely populated Palestinian enclave. The Israeli navy mentioned Tuesday it was “placing in all elements of the Gaza Strip,” significantly the north, after its forces entered the outskirts of Gaza Metropolis and because the early strikes of the assault had been shrouded in secrecy. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected rising requires a cease-fire, responding to criticism of his management and his place on the 240 hostages taken by Hamas militants. “This can be a time for battle,” he mentioned, sustaining that combating Hamas in Gaza is one of the simplest ways to free the hostages.