Israel expands ground assault to 'capture extensive territory in Gaza'

The Israeli military has deployed another division in Gaza as Defence Minister Israel Katz says the military is expanding its offensive in Gaza, The Times of Israel reported.

Palestinian media reported that the Israeli army was advancing in Rafah on Wednesday morning after an intense wave of air strikes on Rafah and Khan Younis since last night.

Katz said the ground forces will move to clear areas and "capture extensive territory that will be added to Israel’s security areas”.