Israeli troops now 'in the heart of Gaza City' to fight Hamas

The Israeli military says its troopers are "in the heart of Gaza City" as it steps up its ground offensive on the northern half of Gaza. NBC's Jay Gray has the latest from Tel Aviv as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues despite cries for a ceasefire.

The push into Gaza City guarantees that the already staggering death toll will rise further, while comments from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about controlling Gaza’s security for “an indefinite period” pointed to the uncertain endgame of a war that Israel says will be long and difficult.

Israeli ground troops have battled Palestinian militants inside Gaza for over a week, cutting the territory in half and encircling Gaza City. The army's chief spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, said that Israeli ground forces “are located right now in a ground operation in the depths of Gaza City and putting great pressure on Hamas.”

Hamas spokesman Ghazi Hamad, speaking on Tuesday from Beirut, denied that Israeli forces were making any significant military gains or that they had advanced deep into Gaza City. #Israel #Israelhamas #War

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