Israeli tanks also pressed deeper overnight into western areas of Rafah in the enclave's south, blowing up homes, residents said
Read MoreOnce the intense fighting is over in Gaza, Netanyahu said that Israel will be able to deploy more forces along the northern border with Lebanon, where fighting with Iran-backed Hezbollah has escalated
Read MoreHezbollah has been firing rockets at Israel in solidarity with its Palestinian ally Hamas since the Gaza war erupted in October, forcing tens of thousands to flee homes in Israel, where political pressure is building for tougher action
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