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(3,746 posts) Thu Jul 17, 2014, 03:39 PM Jul 2014

Israel begins ground offensive in Gaza [View all]

Source: Chicago Sun-Times

The Israeli military says it has launched ground operations in the Gaza Strip.

“A large IDF force has just launched a ground operation in the Gaza Strip,” the Israel Defense Forces’ verified Twitter account tweeted at 2:41 p.m. CST. “A new phase of Operation Protective Edge has begun.”

Read more: http://www.suntimes.com/news/world/28715169-418/israel-begins-ground-offensive-in-gaza.html#.U8gpPrH5VrE

Israel to begin ground offensive in Gaza

Israel says it has instructed its military to begin a ground invasion of Gaza.

http://www.itv.com/news/story/2014-07-17/israel-to-begin-ground-offensive-in-gaza/

Palestinian sources: IDF starts Gaza ground invasion

IDF ground forces began to move into the Gaza Strip on Thursday evening at around 10:30, according to Palestinian news sources and Al-Jazeera.

The IDF did not confirm the reports.

The IDF launched a massive wave of combined air and artillery strikes on Thursday night, in a possible signal that Israel may be on the verge of a ground offensive against Hamas and Islamic Jihad in the
Gaza Strip.

http://www.jpost.com/Operation-Protective-Edge/IDF-intensifies-Gaza-attacks-with-artillery-fire-air-strikes-363289

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Israel begins ground offensive in Gaza [View all] Bosonic Jul 2014 OP

Sky News: Israel PM Instructed Military to Begin Ground Offensive KeepItReal Jul 2014 #1

This ought to work out well. Comrade Grumpy Jul 2014 #2

I'm shocked. Blue_Adept Jul 2014 #3

Where are they supposed to go? salib Jul 2014 #4

They have no place to go maddezmom Jul 2014 #5

Excellent question. herding cats Jul 2014 #7

That's cruel. They will be alsame Jul 2014 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author cerveza_gratis Jul 2014 #25

As you well know, the "stated goals" can often differ significantly from the actual goals [n/t] Maedhros Jul 2014 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author cerveza_gratis Jul 2014 #31

Yes, the "fish in a barrel" motivation is hyperbole. Maedhros Jul 2014 #32

This is so heartbreaking. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #30

Kick. Agschmid Jul 2014 #6

Not Surprised MrBig Jul 2014 #8

From what I read, they are going after the tunnels. Behind the Aegis Jul 2014 #10

...Or making a just peace with the Palestinians. There is that. Comrade Grumpy Jul 2014 #11

If Hamas was to demonstrate a commitment to peace hack89 Jul 2014 #13

So...like agreeing to a ceasefire? n/t MrBig Jul 2014 #14

How about not occupying Palestinian land and forcibly expelling Palestinians from their homes? Maedhros Jul 2014 #29

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES Bigmack Jul 2014 #37

You know, this current conflict didn't start with any stupid rockets cpwm17 Jul 2014 #16

This is a pattern that has repeated itself throughout the history of the conflict.[n/t] Maedhros Jul 2014 #33

I am SOOOO against this. oldandhappy Jul 2014 #12

I actually support this Israeli action MrBig Jul 2014 #15

You make a good point. red dog 1 Jul 2014 #17

Agree with everything you said n/t MrBig Jul 2014 #21

here are a couple of petitions Duppers Jul 2014 #35

Thank You, just signed it. oldandhappy Jul 2014 #42

Kick red dog 1 Jul 2014 #18

It's an Old Tactic-- Kill them all Let God sort them out warrant46 Jul 2014 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author cerveza_gratis Jul 2014 #26

They won't kill even 1000 warrant46 Jul 2014 #43

Things look darkest before the dawn....... ballyhoo Jul 2014 #20

So operation "Mowing the Lawn" begins Larkspur Jul 2014 #22

I don't MrBig Jul 2014 #24

Considering Israeli failure means a much larger war Tetris_Iguana Jul 2014 #39

Disgrace! hrmjustin Jul 2014 #23

Post removed Post removed Jul 2014 #27

Nothing funny about this theHandpuppet Jul 2014 #34

+1. sick. cali Jul 2014 #36

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2014 #38

Good...Bibi practically begged Hamas to stop... Rhinodawg Jul 2014 #40

CNN Reporter Deletes Tweet Calling Israelis Cheering Missile Strikes ‘Scum’ Roy Serohz Jul 2014 #41