Israel says troops carried out small raids in Gaza to thwart Hamas cells

Israel has announced that it has shifted from an air war to ground operations in its conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Israeli troops, backed by tanks, carried out small raids to target Palestinian rocket crews and gather information on the location of hostages. Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed to destroy Hamas, while some countries urged Israel to hold off on its assault.

Israel says troops carried out small raids in Gaza to thwart Hamas cells
Israel has announced that it has shifted from an air war to ground operations in its conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Israeli troops, backed by tanks, carried out small raids to target Palestinian rocket crews and gather information on the location of hostages. Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed to destroy Hamas, while some countries urged Israel to hold off on its assault.