🔴 Live: Israel steps up air and ground attacks in the Gaza Strip

Israel knocked out internet and communications in the Gaza Strip in stepped-up bombardment Friday night, largely cutting off its 2.3 million people from contact with each other and the outside world and creating a near-blackout of information, as the military said it was “expanding” ground operations in the territory. Follow our live blog for the latest updates. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).