Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu has announced that Israeli forces have commenced a ground invasion of Gaza, as ceasefire talks in Cairo failed. The Israeli ground invasion, which will also include support by air and sea, commenced after rumours of a ceasefire proposal spread in the media earlier on Thursday. Moments after the ground incursion commenced, local journalists reported heavy shelling in central Gaza. Live television footage showed smoke and bright colours above Gaza city as artillery shelling intensified. Israeli Military informed the media that the goal of the offensive is to “target Hamas tunnels that enable terrorists to infiltrate Israel.” The IDF added that this is a “new phase of Operation Protective Edge.” The IDF also tweeted on Thursday, “We know that Hamas terrorists are operating underground, and that’s where we will meet them.” Meanwhile, reports from RT have stated that foreign journalists have been ordered to evacuate their hotels in Gaza as Israel launches its ground invasion. Following the announcement of a ground invasion of Gaza, Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri warned Prime Minister Netayanhu of the “dreadful consequences of such a foolish act,” reported Reuters. The announcement of…
