Israel war live updates: Gaza border crossing set to reopen as Israeli troops prepare ground assault
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Oct. 16, 2023, 9:34 a.m. ET
The Israel Defense Forces are “preparing to implement a wide range of offensive operative plans which include, among other things, an integrated and coordinated attack from the air, sea and land,” they announced Saturday.
Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was overheard telling IDF servicemen “the next stage is coming” during a visit to two of the kibbutzes that were ravaged by Hamas terrorists earlier this week.
Netanyahu’s remarks come as IDF forces warned “anyone coming near the [Gaza] border will be shot,” with troops conducting “small raids” in the area, CNN reported.
The IDF is “preparing for the next steps,” Lt. Col. Richard Hecht said, according to the outlet.