The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is “expanding ground operations” in the Gaza Strip, an IDF spokesperson announced during today's show. The announcement came after a series of intense airstrikes on the besieged enclave earlier Friday night. Multiple CNN reporters in the region, including Nic Robertson and Jake Tapper, provide live coverage during this episode of Amanpour.

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