Israeli forces resume ground operations in Gaza, IDF says [View all]
Source: ABC News
Israel has resumed "focused ground operations" in the "center of the Gaza Strip" over the past 24 hours, according to the Israel Defense Forces.
Israeli forces have also taken control and "re-expanded their control to the center of the Netzarim" corridor -- the line that separates northern Gaza from the south -- an IDF spokesperson said.
As a part of the terms of the ceasefire deal that went into effect on Jan. 19, Israeli forces agreed to withdraw troops on the ground in Gaza to a buffer zone they carved out along the perimeter of Gaza, and troops remained in the Philadelphi corridor – the 8-mile-long border between Gaza and Egypt.
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"Take the advice of the U.S. President. Return the hostages and eliminate Hamas, and other options will open up for you -- including going to other places in the world for those who wish," Katz said.
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