Reports: Israeli ground troops on the move
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - January 12, 2009 Sounds of the battle could be clearly heard early Tuesday around
the city of 400,0000 as the Israeli forces, backed by artillery and
attack helicopters, moved into neighborhoods east and south of Gaza
City, as Israeli gunboats shelled the coast from the west.
The Palestinian residents told The Associated Press the fighting
left several buildings and structures in flames, including a
lumberyard and thick smoke blanketed the area.
The Israeli military confirmed that a battle was in progress.
