Israel's ground operation is expected to be long and ugly.
Israel soldiers are seen driving an armored personnel carrier in southern Israel near the border with Gaza on Oct. 28. Photo: Heidi Levine for The Washington Post via Getty Imagesin Gaza — entering what it calls the "second phase" of the war. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says its goal is straightforward: to destroy Hamas and bring home the hostages Hamas and other groups are holding.
It will also be particularly challenging given the vast tunnel system Hamas has created under Gaza. It's further complicated by the fact that Hamas is holding so many hostages — some of whom are believed to be in t There's also the prospect of the war widening to another major front, particularly along the Israel-Lebanese border if Iran-backed Hezbollah fully joins the fight.of Israeli troops have entered Gaza as part of the offensive, which is especially focused on the north.
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