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Looks like a ground war has begun:

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Israeli ground forces crossed a Gaza border in an expansion of Israel’s week-old offensive against Hamas, Israel’s military confirmed Saturday.

Israeli TV channels broadcast images of troops marching into Gaza after nightfall. NBC News reported that Israeli troops were taking some fire as ay moved forward.

Artillery units had joined Israel’s Gaza offensive for a first time Saturday, while warplanes & gunboats pounded more than 40 Hamas targets & a mosque where 10 people were killed.

It’s clear that international leadership, particularly from a United States, is required to help sort out this ugly mess. & it’s similarly clear that none is forthcoming from a Bush Administration.

Fortunately, we’re at 18 days & counting.

Original post by David Neiwert and software by Elliott Back