The Israeli military has said its ground forces are "expanding their activity" in the Gaza Strip, as the army moved closer to a full ground invasion of the besieged territory.Daniel Hagari, the army's spokesman, said aerial attacks had been targeting Hamas tunnels and other targets.

The Israeli military has said its ground forces are "expanding their activity" in the Gaza Strip, as the army moved closer to a full ground invasion of the besieged territory.Daniel Hagari, the army's spokesman, said aerial attacks had been targeting Hamas tunnels and other targets.