Israeli troops and tanks slice deep into Gaza

Monday, January 5, 2009

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Thousands of Israeli troops backed by tanks and helicopter gunships surrounded Gaza's largest city and fought militants at close range Sunday, the first full day of a ground offensive in the coastal territory.

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