Israeli ground invasion of Gaza reportedly 'imminent'

War / Terrorism

Christian Baha / NP

13 October

1 min read

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Israel's ground invasion of Gaza is "imminent," Politico reported on Friday, citing two Israeli officials.

According to the sources, the operation is expected to begin in the coming hours or days.

Earlier in the day, Israel reportedly urged all Palestinian civilians to leave the northern part of the Gaza Strip by 8 pm local time on Friday.

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