Reply #15: AP: Israeli reservists enter Gaza, signaling new phase

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Israeli reservists enter Gaza, signaling new phase
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JERUSALEM – Israel's chief military spokesman says the army has begun sending reserve units into the Gaza Strip.

The comments are a strong signal that Israel is entering a new phase of its 16-day offensive against Hamas.

Israel began a ground invasion on Jan. 3 and quickly took over areas outside Gaza's cities. Officials say the next phase of the operation will involve taking over even more areas. They say that will require the use of thousands of reserve forces waiting at the border.

Brig. Gen. Avi Benayahu told reporters Sunday that reserve units are already in Gaza. He declined to say whether the next phase of the offensive has officially begun....http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090111/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_israel_palestinians_603