8:49PM: There are already reports of exchanges of gunfire between soldiers and terrorists in Gaza a short time after the IDF infantry has entered the Hamas-controlled area. Soldiers have entered from three directions, striking terrorists hard in northern Gaza.

The IDF spokesman has released a message that troops will remain in Gaza and the operation will continue for as long as necessary. (Written and posted on motzei Shabbos in Eretz Yisrael – Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)