CNN —The Israeli army began its full ground operation in Gaza on Friday, moving tanks, bulldozers, infantrymen and combat engineer units into the Strip.
But rather than make any quick advance on Gaza City, Israeli forces so far appear to have moved only slowly towards the enclave’s largest population center.
A breach in the perimeter fence, through which Israeli vehicles appeared to have entered Gaza, is clearly visible.
But there is also evidence of Israeli forces close to the sea further south from this location.
Videos show deserted buildings that have sustained massive damage from Israeli aerial and artillery strikes ahead of the ground operation.
Persons:
Al Shati, Yousif Al Saifi, Salah Al Din, Gazans
Organizations:
CNN, Israel Defense Forces
Locations:
Gaza, Gaza City, Beach, Beit Hanoun, Israel, Wadi Gaza