Israel announces start of new Gaza offensive

The statement came a day after Israel launched a new offensive on Palestinian territory of more than 2 million people in its latest attempt to pressure Hamas to agree to a new ceasefire agreement. Under his terms, the AP reports.

The Israeli Army has said in a statement that it has killed dozens of fighters and hit more than 670 targets in preliminary attacks over the past week.

Meanwhile, health servants in Gaza have said hundreds of people have been killed. /Periscope/