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GAZA (Reuters) - A column of Israeli tanks, some firing their weapons, rolled into the northern Gaza Strip on Saturday, a Palestinian witness said, in what appeared to be the beginning of a ground offensive against Islamist Hamas.
The witness, a resident of the Gaza town of Beit Lahiya, said the column crossed the boundary fence under darkness and was accompanied by Israeli combat helicopters.
JERUSALEM, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Saturday evening began its ground operation in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, an IDF spokesman told Xinhua.
The Cast Lead operation starting last Saturday is now entering its second stage, said the spokesman, adding that the purpose of operation is to destroy "terror infrastructure of Hamas".
IDF troops has now entered Gaza, he said, adding that the operation will last as long as necessary.
The witness could not immediately say how deep the Israelis had penetrated into Palestinian territory.
The Israeli military had no immediate comment.
Israeli media quoted unconfirmed witness reports suggesting there were incursions under way elsewhere in Gaza.
Originally posted by Raustin
Just popped up on my TV as breaking news. I hope they clean up the mess over there without killing a bunch of innocent civilians.
Originally posted by SLAYER69
I think Hamas and Israel are acting like asses.
Originally posted by Peruvianmonk
reply to post by Mdv2
To enter Gaza City would be kinda insane for the Isralei leadership 6 weeks away from an election as it will lead to heavy casulties in a citizen based army.
[edit on 3-1-2009 by Peruvianmonk]
JERUSALEM, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Saturday evening began its ground operation in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, an IDF spokesman told Xinhua.
The Cast Lead operation starting last Saturday is now entering its second stage, said the spokesman, adding that the purpose of operation is to destroy "terror infrastructure of Hamas".
IDF troops has now entered Gaza, he said, adding that the operation will last as long as necessary.
Originally posted by ghoulardi
Watching it live on CNN.
I'm noticing these bright flare like lights slowly falling from the sky. Is that what they are? Flares to provide light for the soldiers?
Originally posted by TrainDispatcher
I wonder how much money this is going to cost the United States