Israeli Incursion into Gaza begins

My Way News:

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israeli troops entered southern Gaza and planes attacked three bridges and a power station, knocking out electricity in most of the coastal strip early Wednesday and stepping up the pressure on Palestinian militants holding captive a 19-year-old Israeli soldier.

Israeli troops began taking up positions in two locations east of the Gaza town of Rafah under the cover of tank shells, according to witnesses and Palestinian security officials. Palestinians dug in behind walls and sand embankments, bracing for a major Israeli offensive.

The Israeli strikes came amid intensive diplomatic efforts in the Arab world and by the United Nations. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged Israel to "give diplomacy a chance."

More links at memeorandum.

Michael Medved, broadcasting live from Israel, is reporting that the incursion into Gaza has begun. It's after midnight there at this writing.

The Jerusalem Post has reported that the IAF blew up a bridge in Gaza City.

Hamas leadership needs to be afraid right now. Very afraid.