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.

On Wednesday, the IDF and Israel Security Agency confirmed a targeted strike on Hamas terrorists in northern Gaza, who were in a command centre that served as a key meeting point for the group’s leadership Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.

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