Israel launches overnight ‘unprecedented bombardment’ on Gaza as invasion starts

ISRAELI tanks and troops stormed into Gaza last night to battle Hamas in a “rolling start“ to a full-scale invasion. The north of the tiny Palestinian enclave was relentlessly blitzed by airstrikes and artillery under the cover of darkness as power and communication were cut off for millions. Israel is seeking to destroy the Gaza-based terrorist group Hamas after they killed - and in many cases butchered - 1,400 men, women and children on October 7. Overnight, the IDF also released footage that claims to show the airstrike that killed the head of Hamas’s aerial array. Israel claims that the man killed was responsible for the paraglider attack carried out by the terrorist group on October 7. The escalation came after reports that hostage negotiations had stalled over the release of some 200 people kidnapped by Hamas. Israeli forces said this morning they destroyed some 150 underground bases as they work to wipe out Hamas. The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: Like The Sun on Facebook: Follow The Sun on Twitter: Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: #israel #gaza #palestine #war