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![manniefabian Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::250178637.png) Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian [@manniefabian](/creator/twitter/manniefabian) on x 160.5K followers
Created: 2025-07-21 12:57:46 UTC

Israeli troops have begun ground operations in the Deir al-Balah area of central Gaza, for the first time since the beginning of the war.

Earlier, it was reported in Gaza that IDF tanks advanced into southern and eastern areas of Deir al-Balah. Several people were reportedly killed by tank shelling there.

The IDF yesterday issued an evacuation warning for several zones in the southwest of Deir al-Balah.

The ground operations come after reports of artillery shelling and airstrikes overnight and this morning in the area.

The IDF has not yet officially commented.

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