Israel’s troops push further south than ever during Gaza war as it steps up strikes

The Israeli military say troops have pushed further south than ever before during the war in Gaza, with heavy fighting and intense bombardment in the city of Khan Younis.

Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant said the army was targeting the southern Gazan city of Khan Younis with particular force in order to dismantle the Hamas leadership.

"What is happening in Khan Younis now is complete madness: the occupation bombards the city in all directions, from the air and the ground too," Abu El-Abed, 45, told Reuters. He is now living in Khan Younis after being displaced