Israel Solidifying Hold on Gaza, but Suffers First Soldier Death

Israeli ground forces solidified their hold on the Gaza Strip Sunday, claiming to strike Hamas bunkers and dozens of fighters, and establishing multiple security cordons in an attempt to cut off the movement of Hamas weapons and personnel. But Israel also suffered its first combat death. ABC News learned the soldier was in the infantry engaged in a heavy firefight on the north end of Gaza. He was killed by mortar fire. Under cover of artillery and aircraft, Israeli soldiers and tanks entered... Full Story