Israeli military official says 'hundreds of terrorists' killed, dozens captured in Hamas battles

TEL AVIV: An Israeli military official says “hundreds of terrorists” have been killed and dozens captured amid ongoing fighting with Hamas militants in Gaza and southern Israel.Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari spoke to reporters on Sunday, more than 24 hours after the Palestinian militant group launched an unprecedented assault into Israel, killing hundreds of people and taking captives back into blockaded Gaza as the group launched thousands of rockets.Israel is battling militants in the south and launching airstrikes across Gaza that have leveled buildings.