Israeli Soldiers Sweep Into Gaza

Israel Invades Gaza IDF tanks and infantry launch a ground offensive in the Palestinian Enclave
Sebastian Scheiner / AP

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An Israeli army mobile artillery piece fires towards targets in the southern Gaza Strip, from the Israel side of the border with Gaza Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. The Israeli Defense Forces conducted ground operations in Gaza for a second day.

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