Israeli ground forces pushed deeper into the Gaza Strip, seizing part of the Netzarim Corridor in the most significant ground operation since the cease-fire collapse with Hamas, following a wide-scale aerial bombardment. More than 400 people were killed in the airstrikes, prompting Israel to deploy soldiers along the corridor to create a buffer zone. As tensions escalated, Israeli leaders threatened further military action to pressure Hamas for favorable settlement terms, while Hamas vowed not to yield to war tactics to achieve their demands.
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