Israeli military moments along Gaza border as offensive goes on

(13 Feb 2024) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Southern Israel, overlooking border with Gaza Strip - 13 February 2024 1. Various of tanks rolling, Gaza Strip in background 2. Explosion and smoke in the Gaza Strip UPSOUND explosion 3. Tank rolling, destruction in Gaza in background 4. Smoke 5. Army vehicles driving 6. Smoke in Gaza 7. Tractor in field 8. Smoke in Gaza 9. Various of empty greenhouse 10. Graffiti on stone 07.10.23 11. Soldiers on hill 12. Various of tanks rolling STORYLINE: Explosions could be heard and smoke seen from Gaza on Tuesday, a day after Israeli forces rescued two captives in Rafah, the packed southern town along the Egyptian border. The raid killed at least 74 Palestinians, according to local health officials, and caused heavy destruction. Meanwhile, Israel and Hamas are making progress toward another cease-fire and hostage release deal, officials said, as talks continued in Egypt. Israel has threatened to expand its offensive to Gaza's southern edge, where some 1.4 million Palestinians have sought refuge. The overall Palestinian death toll from the war in Gaza has surpassed 28,000 people, according to the Health Ministry in Gaza. The war began with Hamas’ assault into Israel on Oct. 7, in which militants killed about 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducted around 250. AP video shot by Alon Bernstein =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: [email protected]. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   #israelhamaswar #tanks #border #gaza You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...