Israel-Hamas War Enters Deadlier Phase With More Close Combat

The Israeli military and Palestinian officials are reporting heavy losses in intense fighting in the Gaza Strip, as Israel faces pressure to quickly achieve its goal of eliminating Hamas.

Describing one of the deadliest days for Israeli forces in Gaza since the war began two months ago, Israel said Wednesday that 10 soldiers were killed the previous day in the northern part of the enclave in a battle featuring face-to-face urban combat with Hamas fighters.