The Israeli military launched a long-threatened ground offensive in the north of Gaza 12 days ago after weeks of intensifying strikes on Gaza City, the biggest urban centre not under its control. The Israel military said the air force had struck 140 military targets across Gaza in the last 24 hours, including militants and what it described as military infrastructure. At least five people were killed in an airstrike in the Nasser area of Gaza City, local health authorities said. Speaking at the UN on Friday, Netanyahu vowed to “finish the job” against Hamas, days after Britain, France and other western powers recognised a state of Palestine. Of the 251 people abducted during the attack, 47 are still held in Gaza, including 25 whom the Israeli military says are dead.