Summary
Israeli tanks and infantry entered northern Gaza in the early hours of October 27, beginning the most intensive urban combat operation in the region in decades. The IDF focused on Khan Yunis and the area surrounding Shifa Hospital, which Israel claimed housed Hamas's central command.
The ground operation begins, Israeli military objectives, and the first night of urban combat.
Analysis of Gaza's 500km tunnel system and the military challenge of dismantling it in an urban environment.
Middle East escalation raises energy risk
Global Central Bank Policy