IDF says it targeted mid-level Hamas commanders and is prepared to widen offensive beyond airstrikes; death toll reportedly over 230; White House back offensive, says it was consulted beforehand

PM denies dismissal meant to thwart probe into aides' Qatar links; vote on ousting Bar up in the air and may be delayed by weeks after initial plans to move it up to Tuesday

Far right hails move, left-wing Golan pans it * Hamas: 310 dead, over 1,000 injured * School in Gaza border towns canceled * PM to hold security consultation as his court testimony is nixed