DSAL troops are fighting in the suburbs of Gaza

Israeli troops entered the suburbs of the city of Gaza and entered into battles with representatives of the Hamas movement, reports the Air Force with reference to eyewitnesses. The Israeli special forces advanced deep into the city by several hundred meters. Intensive shooting is heard everywhere.

According to the Israeli authorities, aviation and missile strikes were inflicted on Tuesday for more than a hundred targets in the Gaza sector. Including 55 tunnels that Hamas used for smuggling weapons and ammunition from Egypt were destroyed.

According to Palestinian doctors, more than 40 people were killed on Tuesday in Gaza. They also indicate that doctors do not have access to many areas that have been shelling. In total, according to Palestinian sources, 971 Palestinets were killed from December 27, including 311 children and 76 women. More than 4400 people received injuries. The fact that up to 40 percent of those who died in gas are women and children, on Tuesday, the UN committee on the protection of children's rights also stated.

Israel announced the death of 13 people, including three civilians. At the same time, Palestinian militants continue the shelling of Israeli territory. On Tuesday in the southern cities of the country, 25 grenade launchers and missile strikes were inflicted from the territory of Enclave.

The operation of the Israeli Defense Army "cast lead" began with air strikes in the Gaza sector on December 27. On January 3, the operation passed into the phase of ground military operations. The tank troops of the IDF were introduced into the territory of the Enclave. On Wednesday, January 7, Israel first announced a three -hour truce in connection with the opening of the "humanitarian corridor" in Gaza.