Israel has formally declared war on Hamas - and now the world will witness in real time a major military operation in Gaza. CNN’s new daily podcast, Tug of War: Attack on Israel, brings you daily updates from CNN reporters on what is happening and why it matters. Listen to the latest episode here and follow Tug of War wherever you get your podcasts.

Warning, this episode contains descriptions of violence. As the conflict enters the fifth day, Israel’s military continues to pound Gaza with airstrikes, while Israel forms an emergency government and war cabinet. In today’s episode, CNN's Hadas Gold explains what this move says about Israel’s military strategy, as fears of a regional conflict rise.

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