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Operation Cast Lead: IDF Ground Offensive Begins (2009)
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On January 3, 2009, following a week of aerial bombardment, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a ground offensive into the Gaza Strip as part of Operation Cast Lead. This marked the first time Israeli ground forces entered the territory since the 2005 disengagement.
The operation involved dividing the Gaza Strip into three distinct sectors. These ground maneuvers were conducted in coordination with ongoing strikes from both naval and air assets.