Israel carried out its largest ground incursion into the northern Gaza Strip, attacking multiple Hamas targets and withdrawing, as part of preparations for the “next stages of combat,” according to a military statement. The incursion comes as the conflict, initiated by a cross-border rampage by Hamas on October 7, enters its third week. The operation involved armored vehicles, tanks firing shells, and bulldozers leveling terrain. Israeli leaders have previously threatened a large-scale invasion to eradicate Hamas. The military clarified that the forces have exited the area and returned to Israeli territory. Hamas has not immediately responded.
Israeli Ground Forces Conduct Largest Incursion in Gaza, Targeting Hamas Sites
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