Israeli forces ordered to capture Gaza City, destroy Hamas leadership

Israel has ordered its forces to seize Gaza City and destroy Hamas's current leadership, following the surprise attack by the terrorist group that killed 1,300 people and stunned Israel, The New York Times reported. The Israeli military is reportedly gearing up for a major ground invasion in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, and it has already urged Palestinians to head south toward Egypt's closed border. Meanwhile, Israel warned the Lebanese terror group Hezbollah against opening a second front along its border.