Israel Vows To Fight On In Gaza Despite Ambush

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel has vowed to keep fighting until it crushes Hamas after one of the deadliest single battles of the war for its soldiers in Gaza. It faces mounting international calls for a cease-fire and even some unease on the part of its closest ally, the United States. The ambush in Gaza City showed Hamas is still able to fight in some of the hardest-hit areas more than two and a half months into a massive air and ground war aimed at destroying its military capabilities. Israel has imposed a total siege on northern Gaza and flattened much of it, forcing most of the population to flee south several weeks ago. Hamas’ resilience called into question whether Israel can defeat Hamas without wiping out Gaza. Support for Hamas has surged among Palestinians.