Tanks and Troops Cross Border After a Week of Devastating Air Strikes
Israeli ground forces battled Hamas after crossing into the Gaza Strip from several directions Saturday evening, an escalation of an offensive intended to stop the militant group from launching rocket attacks against Israel.
"It will not be easy or short, but we are determined," Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak told reporters shortly after troops and tanks moved in.
"We are peace-seekers," Barak added. "We have restrained ourselves for a long time. But now is the time to do what needs to be... Full Story
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