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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
IDF launches ‘pinpoint’ ground operations in central, southern Gaza to expand buffer zone
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Troops of the Gaza Division operate in the southern Gaza Strip, in a handout photo issued by the military on March 19, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
The IDF confirms it has launched “pinpoint” ground operations in the central and southern Gaza Strip, which it says are aimed at expanding its buffer zone.
Troops of the 252nd Division entered the Netzarim Corridor area, capturing around half of it, up to the Salah a-Din road.
At the same time, the IDF says it deployed the Golani Brigade to the southern part of the Gaza border, readying itself for future actions in the Strip.
