Reuters quotes unnamed Egyptian and regional sources as saying Israel has informed several Arab states it wants the buffer to prevent further attacks

Israel carried out deadly bombardments in Gaza for a second day on Saturday after a week-long truce with Hamas collapsed despite international calls for an extension.

Clouds of grey smoke from the strikes hung over Gaza, where the Hamas-run health ministry said nearly 200 people had been killed since the pause in hostilities expired early Friday, Agence France-Prese reports.

I deeply regret that military operations have started again in Gaza

Today, in a matter of hours, scores were reportedly killed and injured. Families were told to evacuate, again. Hopes were dashed.

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