Britannia Radio

Israeli troops 'move into Gaza'

Hamas leaders have warned Israel against launching a ground offensive Israeli ground troops have begun to enter the Gaza Strip, Israeli military officials have confirmed. Palestinian witnesses said a small column of vehicles had crossed the border near the town of Beit Lahiya. Earlier, Israeli artillery and tanks massed near the border bombarded the territory for the first time since the campaign against Hamas began last week. In one raid, at least 13 people were killed when a missile hit a crowded mosque in Beit Lahiya, medics said.