Eyal Zamir, who has taken charge following a long line of paratroopers at the helm, promises a new and more aggressive approach to Gaza.

Israeli forces have moved into Rafah, creating a new security zone in Gaza, while simultaneously launching airstrikes in Syria and facing potential confrontation with Turkey over its military presence there,

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Wednesday a major expansion of the military’s operation in Gaza involving the seizure of large areas of land that would be “incorporated into Israel’s security zones.

The Israeli military is conducting an investigation into an incident in Gaza in which a number of emergency and aid workers were killed, a military spokesperson said on Thursday, rejecting a description of the incident as an "execution".

In pressing forward with its assault on the territory, Israel hopes to squeeze Hamas into releasing the remaining hostages. But other objectives have emerged.

Egyptian officials deny Israeli reports of military escalation, with analysts suggesting Israel is preparing to expel Palestinians from Gaza

Israel announced the launch of a new ground offensive in Gaza City on Friday, with rescuers saying military operations had killed at least 30 people across the Palestinian territory since dawn.Israel has pushed since the collapse of a short-lived truce in the war with Hamas to seize territory in Gaza in what it has called a strategy to force the militants to free hostages still in captivity.

Israel’s defense minister said the military is taking control of significant territory to establish security zones.