Israel Pummels Gaza As Assault Against Hamas Continues

Israeli forces continue to pummel Gaza, hitting the southern Gazan town of Khan Younis overnight with aerial bombing and tank fire. The fierce campaign, reports say, comes in advance of an anticipated advance into the town.

Agence France-Presse said that one of its journalists has reported continuous shelling in Khan Younis and Rafah. Located near Egypt, Rafah is where thousands of Palestinians have sought refuge