Israeli PM Netanyahu says Gaza war entered second stage with ground operation

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Gaza war entered second stage with ground operation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday the ground operation launched by Israeli troops in Gaza was the second stage in a war against the Islamist group Hamas that would be long and difficult.
Speaking at a news conference, he said every effort would be made to rescue the more than 200 hostages held by Hamas.
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