Israeli Ground Forces Conduct Brief Raid in Gaza, Preparing for Full-Scale Incursion

Israeli ground forces conducted a major incursion into the northern Gaza Strip, attacking multiple Hamas targets before withdrawing, according to a military statement. The operation, which involved armored vehicles and tanks, was carried out in preparation for the next stages of combat. This marks the largest incursion of the current conflict, which began three weeks ago after a cross-border rampage by Hamas gunmen. The soldiers have since returned to Israeli territory.