Israel steps up Gaza offensive and prepares for possible ground invasion Army source says 'we are entering a long operation' as country responds to sustained rocket attacks and teenagers' murder Peter Beaumont in Jerusalem theguardian.com, Tuesday 8 July 2014 18.18 AEST static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Education/Pix/cartoons/2014/7/8/1404807227885/Israeli-airstrikes-on-Gaz-011.jpg Palestinians inspect ruins in Khan Yunis after the Israeli airstrikes against Gaza on 8 July 2014. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/08/israel-steps-up-gaza-offensive-possible-ground-invasion