Israeli army says ground operations still advancing in Gaza Strip

The Israeli army said its ground operation was ongoing in the Gaza Strip, with the military "advancing through the stages of the war".

Spokesman Daniel Hagari said in a statement on Saturday "infantry, armored, engineering and artillery forces are participating in the [military] activity, accompanied by heavy [air] fire."

"The forces are still on the ground and continue the fighting," he added.

He also said the commanders of Hamas's naval and air forces had been killed in joint army and intelligence operations.

"Their elimination brings good progress in the stages of the war and helps the forces fight a weaker enemy," he said.