The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) sent ground troops into Gaza early Friday morning local time, in an effort to uproot Palestinian terrorists who have fired nearly 2,000 rockets at Israeli civilians over the past several days.
Update: Israel’s Army Radio reported Friday that the IDF clarified that it had not yet moved its ground forces into Gaza, though ground troops had carried out attacks.
The IDF tweeted after midnight: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted a video message, vowing to restore “quiet and security to the State of Israel.” He added: “The last word was not been said, and this operation will
continue as long as necessary.” That may have been a warning to the
international community, including the United Nations, not to intervene
until Hamas had been defeated..............In Operation Cast Lead in 2008-9, Israel invaded Gaza but stopped
short of removing Hamas, as senior Hamas officials hid in the basement
of the main hospital...........To Read More....
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