Netanyahu Announces Military Operations Against Palestinian Military Parties
Not news to many on the ground
15:03 GMT :Netanyahu officially announces the military operation against the Palestinian military parties in Gaza
15:01 GMT: Hamas spokesman: "Netanyahu can kill Palestinians but struggle against occupation will continue"
15:00 GMT Netanyahu: The world must understand that Israel has the right and a total obligation to defend its citizens
14:58 GMT:
The IDF has seriously damaged Hamas' long-range missile capabilities (40 km/25 mi range) & underground weapons storage facilities.