Israeli soldiers have entered Gaza City after completing an encirclement of the urban area home to the main force of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, but will now face an array of challenges fighting in the dense city. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Daniel Hagari said after encircling Gaza City, naval ships and aircraft are now assisting infantry and armor to strike command and control centers, rocket launch sites and other Hamas infrastructure. Hagari said combat engineers are also working towards “demolishing and neutralizing” explosives and other hazards to allow troops to move more freely in the ... (full story)