Israel says it is expanding its ground operation in Gaza

Israel is expanding its ground operation in Gaza with infantry and armored vehicles backed by “massive” strikes from the air and sea, said Israeli military spokesman

Jerusalem: The Israeli military spokesman says Israel is expanding its ground operation in Gaza with infantry and armored vehicles backed by “massive” strikes from the air and sea.

Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said Saturday that “the forces are still on the ground and are continuing the war.”

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Earlier Saturday, the military had released videos showing columns of armored vehicles moving slowly in open sandy areas of Gaza, the first visual confirmation of ground troops. Previously, troops had conducted brief nightly ground incursions before returning to Israel.