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Friday, October 27, 2023
IDF spokesman: Israel ramping up strikes, ground forces will ‘expand’ activity tonight
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari says the military has ramped up airstrikes in the Gaza Strip in the last few hours and will continue to carry out ground operations.
“The Air Force is striking underground targets very significantly,” he says, adding that ground forces will “expand” their activity tonight.
For the last two days, IDF infantry forces and tanks have conducted limited raids into the Gaza Strip.
Hagari says the IDF will continue to strike Gaza City and surrounding areas in northern Gaza, and renews his call for Palestinians to evacuate to the Strip’s south.
“We are prepared to defend in all arenas. We are acting in order to protect the security interests of the State of Israel,” he says.
