Ground. Jonathan peel is in ashkelon and said this response. Israels Military Operation to eliminate the threat inside its own territory still isnt over. This afternoon, near the border with gaza, more israeli troops being sent in to clear out pockets of hamas fighters. Their Surprise Attack that shattered any image of israels invincibility. Up to 1000 Palestinian Militants broke through the fences and barriers supposed to contain them. On this road, evidence that many have now been killed. But three days on, and some are still fighting. This road is littered with the bodies of hamas fighters and burnt out, smashed up vehicles like this that they were using when they infiltrated across the border. Gunfire. You can hear gunfire still going on here. They are still clearing the area, the israeli forces. Smoke rising in the distance, apaches overhead. This clear up operation is still not over. You cannot be here. Its dangerous for you. The Military Block access to no go areas. And still, r
A spokesperson for the armed wing of hamas has warned hostages will be executed and their Murder Broadcast if israel continues to target civilians in gaza. The European Union is today reviewing all its palestinian aid funding. No confirmation tonight from the Israeli Government that an advance is imminent, but they are amassing heavy machinery of the border. Good evening, welcome to The Programme. Israel describes it as their 9 ii moment an attack that requires an unprecedented response. And today the defence minister yoav gallant ordered a complete seige of the gaza strip, while israeli tanks and howitzers begin to mass near gazas Northern Border mr gallant said there would be no power, no food, no fuel, nothing until the military has rooted out those who would seek israels destruction. On top of the blockade, the European Commission today announced an immediate review of all aid to the palestinians. Military Officials Say israel struck more than 2,500 targets in gaza so far. More tha