Live: Israeli minister threatens to annex parts of Gaza, orders army to 'seize more ground'

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened Friday to annex parts of the Gaza Strip unless Hamas militants release the remaining Israeli hostages held in the Palestinian enclave. Gaza health officials say more than 500 people have been killed since Israel shattered a ceasefire on Tuesday and launched a new ground offensive. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Live: Israeli minister threatens to annex parts of Gaza, orders army to 'seize more ground'
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened Friday to annex parts of the Gaza Strip unless Hamas militants release the remaining Israeli hostages held in the Palestinian enclave. Gaza health officials say more than 500 people have been killed since Israel shattered a ceasefire on Tuesday and launched a new ground offensive. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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