Israeli Troops Invade Gaza - Live

After a week of aerial bombardment, Israeli troops entered Gaza last night in the country's heaviest assault on the Palestinian territory since it withdrew Jewish settlers in 2005. Follow developments here throughout the day


11.05am:

Sky News reports that its Palestinian sources are saying that 150 Israeli tanks have been spotted in the former settlement of Netzarim

10.35am:

Palestinian medics and hospital doctors say at least 24 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been killed in the ground offensive since midnight, AP reports.

10.24am:

Reuters reports that Israeli shells have killed at least five Palestinian civilians and wounded 40 others in Gaza City's main shopping area, according to medics and witnesses

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Published: 1/4/2009
 
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