Israeli airstrikes pound northern region of Gaza

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip -- The Israeli army severed northern Gaza from the rest of the besieged territory and pounded it with airstrikes Monday, preparing for expected ground battles with Hamas militants in Gaza's largest city and an even bloodier phase of the month-old war.

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