LIVE: Views from Rafah as Israeli tanks and troops prepare to storm city

ISRAELI tanks have advanced to the road that divides the Gaza Strip, effectively encircling the entire eastern half of refugee-filled Rafah. The offensive comes despite international opposition, and as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country is ready to “fight with our fingernails“. Read more here: The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: Like The Sun on Facebook: Follow The Sun on Twitter: Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: #thesun #israel #gaza