Israel's war cabinet overcame a bitter rift to launch troops and tanks into Gaza yesterday - while Palestinians were left in a terrifying blackout as communications were shut off and Israeli warplanes unleased airstrikes on the strip.Benjamin Netanyahu only agreed to press into the war-torn enclave after hostage talks with Hamas terrorists had collapsed and he had unanimous approval from senior ministers.He had previously refused to authorize an invasion as he rallied political support - angering military chiefs as their western allies began to call for a ceasefire, the Telegraph reported.
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