Israeli ground forces advanced into the Gaza Strip on October 27. IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi said IDF ground forces supported by heavy fire entered the Gaza Strip to dismantle Hamas, secure the border, and return hostages. IDF
Israel has said its forces have attacked Hamas "above ground and below ground." Meanwhile, families of hostages have demanded answers from the Israeli government about the fate of their loved ones. DW has the latest.