Israeli tanks go into Gaza

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Source: CCTV.com | 11-19-2008 10:31

Israeli tanks have advanced into the southern Gaza Strip. Tuesday's move drew mortar fire from Palestinian militants.

Israel and Hamas have been trading fire for two weeks after nearly five months of relative quiet.

Israeli tanks have advanced into the southern Gaza Strip. Tuesday's move drew mortar fire from  Palestinian militants.

The ceasefire struck on June 19th is due to expire next month, and both sides might be trying to dictate more favorable terms in anticipation of the agreement's renewal.

The incursion is the first ground action in a week. The tanks did not respond to the Palestinian fire.

The Israeli military calls the activity "a routine operation to uncover explosive devices near the border fence in the southern Gaza Strip."

Editor:Zhang Pengfei