Explosions light up a night sky in northern Gaza
Smoke and explosions caused by Israeli bombardment are seen on the horizon in northern Gaza, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.
  • Israeli forces mounted a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip in the early morning hours of October 28.
  • The invasion comes as a response to Hamas' deadly terror attacks in Israel on October 7.
  • Almost all internet and cellular services and emergency contact number 101 are cut off in Gaza.

Israel expanded its military operations in the Gaza territory in the early morning hours of October 28, following weeks of mobilization.