Israel is expanding its ground operation in Gaza, with infantry and armoured vehicles backed by "massive" strikes from the air and sea, a military spokesman has said.Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said on Saturday that "the forces are still on the ground and are continuing the war".

Israel is expanding its ground operation in Gaza, with infantry and armoured vehicles backed by "massive" strikes from the air and sea, a military spokesman has said.Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said on Saturday that "the forces are still on the ground and are continuing the war".