Israeli village near Gaza border lies in ruin, filled with bodies of residents, militants

KFAR AZA, Israel — On the road approaching this rural village, the bodies of militants lie scattered between the shells of burned-out cars. Walls and doors of what used to be neatly kept stucco homes are blasted wide open. As bags holding the bodies of slain residents await identification, the smell of death hangs thick in the hot afternoon air.This is the scene confronting Israel's military as it battles to beat back a sweeping assault... + full article