Israel launches ground offensive in Gaza

Israel’s military said tonight that ground forces are crossing the Gaza border, in an expansion of Israel’s week-old offensive against Hamas.

Israel launches ground offensive in Gaza
Sat, 03 Jan, 2009 - 18:43

Israel’s military said tonight that ground forces are crossing the Gaza border, in an expansion of Israel’s week-old offensive against Hamas.

Israeli TV channels are broadcasting images of troops marching into Gaza after nightfall.

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