By Scott Simon NPR’s Scott Simon looks back and ahead at Israel’s security challenges with Ami Ayalon. He’s the former head of Israel’s domestic intelligence service. Source: The former head of Israel’s domestic intelligence service on its security challenges
Israel launched an expanded ground operation on Saturday after knocking out communications and creating a near-blackout of information in the Gaza Strip with increased bombardment and artillery fire overnight. Source: Palestinian officials say death toll rises from expanded Israel military operation: live updates
By Maryam Zakir-Hussain and Athena Stavrou The Israeli military has said its ground forces are expanding their activity in the Gaza Strip Source: What is happening in Israel and Gaza now as ground operations expand? Category: Middle East, World