World News | Israeli Military Says It Has Carried out Small Raids into Gaza Strip

Jerusalem, Oct 13 (AP) The Israeli military says for the first time that ground troops have been operating inside the Gaza Strip.

In a statement Friday, the army said troops had entered Gaza to battle militants, destroy weapons and search for evidence about the missing hostages held by Hamas.

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The announcement did not appear to be the beginning of an expected ground invasion of Gaza. Israel has been massing troops along the Gaza border since last Saturday's deadly incursion by Hamas militants. (AP)

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