CNN\s Ben Wedeman gives a view from the ground in Gaza./nMore airstrikes rattled northern and southern Gaza early Friday morning as Israeli forces stepped up their campaign against the Palestinian territory\s Hamas leaders./nStreets were deserted after sundown in Rafah, along the Egyptian border, as Israeli airstrikes shook buildings a kilometer (0.63 miles) from the target. No running water was available Friday, and stocks of food were running low, CNN Senior International Correspondent Ben Wedeman reported from Rafah./nThe latest strikes followed the heaviest shelling of the Palestinian territory since Israel launched its military operation nearly three weeks ago. Israel\s push deep into Gaza City triggered heavy battles with Hamas militants, and the third-ranking Hamas leader in the territory died in an Israeli airstrike Thursday, the Islamic militant group reported.