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BBC posts pictures of gaza tunnel

Israel sent ground troops into Gaza on Thursday, saying the ground operation is necessary to target Hamas' network of tunnels.

It has stated the tunnels pose a threat of terrorist attacks against the Israeli population.

Israel said it had killed more than 170 militants since Thursday night, when it launched the offensive.

Air strikes are also continuing, with the Palestinian death toll reportedly having passed 500, the majority of them civilians.

The BBC looks at Israel Defense Forces footage from the operation

 

Out of media player. Press enter to return or tab to cont21 July 2014 Last updated at 18:08 BST

Israel sent ground troops into Gaza on Thursday, saying the ground operation is necessary to target Hamas' network of tunnels.

It has stated the tunnels pose a threat of terrorist attacks against the Israeli population.

Israel said it had killed more than 170 militants since Thursday night, when it launched the offensive.

Air strikes are also continuing, with the Palestinian death toll reportedly having passed 500, the majority of them civilians.

The BBC looks at Israel Defense Forces footage from the operation


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