Israel reinforces troops at Gaza border: reports

Sat Dec 27, 2008 6:20pm EST
 
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GAZA (Reuters) - The Israeli army reinforced its ground and armored forces near the Gaza border late on Saturday, Israel Radio and other news websites reported.

The Israeli military spokesman's office declined to comment on reports of a troop buildup, which was reported as Israel continued its aerial bombardment of the coastal territory in which at least 227 Palestinians have been killed since the morning.

 

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