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Israeli ground forces have conducted a “targeted raid” with tanks entering the besieged Gaza Strip overnight, the military said in a statement, attacking multiple areas before withdrawing, the Independent reported.
Videos of the overnight operation showed a bulldozer levelling part of a raised bank and tanks firing shells, while explosions were seen near or amid a row of damaged buildings.
In preparation for the next stages of combat, the IDF operated in northern Gaza.
IDF tanks & infantry struck numerous terrorist cells, infrastructure and anti-tank missile launch posts.
The soldiers have since exited the area and returned to Israeli territory. pic.twitter.com/oMdSDR84rU
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 26, 2023
Israel has yet to launch its ground offensive in Gaza, bombing the besieged enclave and killing thousands of civilians through the targeting of residential buildings while residents are inside.
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