Heavy battles reported between Israeli forces and Palestinian fighters in northern Gaza

The Israeli military says its forces are on the outskirts of Gaza city.
Tanks and soldiers have crossed into the area at three main locations.
This marks the deepest incursion into the territory since Israel withdrew from Gaza back in 2005.
The Israeli military says 18 soldiers have been killed since the ground offensive began last week.

Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher joining us live from Occupied East Jerusalem for the latest updates.
Alon Liel is a Former Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a former Israeli Ambassador to South Africa. He joins us from Tel Aviv for his analysis.

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