Israel launches first ground operation since cease-fire, taking back key part of Gaza corridor

Israel launched its first ground operation since ending the cease-fire with Hamas, with troops retaking part of a key Gaza corridor on Wednesday.The Israel Defense Forces has taken the southern Netzarim corridor, with the troops set to expand the current buffer zone and begin “ground activities in the central and southern Gaza Strip,” military officials said.The operation came as Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Palestinians to begin evacuating combat zones in Gaza as the IDF renewed its goal to wipe out Hamas.“Gaza residents, this is a final warning,” Katz said in a statement.“The Air Force strikes against Hamas terrorists were just the first step.”This is a developing story.

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