Israeli tanks entered the Netzarim Corridor in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday afternoon, The Jerusalem Post has learned.
This confirmation comes after Palestinian reports in the Gaza Strip of IDF tank sitings.
At this stage, sources have indicated to The Jerusalem Post that a broader invasion has not yet started.
The movement of tanks into Neztarim is considered a limited move into Gaza by the IDF. However, sources would not commit to any idea that later in the day or in the coming days, a broader invasion would take place.
IDF launches ground operation in Gaza
The latest move of IDF tanks into Netzarim is not considered a full invasion. However, it is the largest qualitative escalation of renewed hostilities since the January 19 ceasefire.
The IDF also clarified that over the past 24 hours, IDF soldiers launched focused ground operations in central and southern Gaza, aiming to expand the security zone and create a partial buffer between the northern and southern parts of the Strip. As part of the operation, the forces regained control and extended their reach to the center of the Netzarim axis.
At the same time, it was decided that Golani Brigade forces would be stationed in the southern sector, remaining on standby to carry out operations within Gaza.
This is a developing story.