Israel Expands Gaza Ground Operations, Rejects Musk's Starlink Offer

Israel is expanding its ground operations in Gaza, vowing to fight Elon Musk's pledge to provide aid organizations in the besieged strip with satellite service. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war with Hamas is going to be long and that the goal is to destroy the group's armed wing and government. The UN Secretary-General expressed surprise at the "unprecedented escalation" of bombardments by Israel, which is impairing humanitarian aid efforts. A communications blackout has left medics struggling to reach the wounded and families unable to contact each other.