Israeli Soldier Killed in Gaza Raid, Hamas Leader Targeted

An Israeli soldier was killed and three others were injured during a raid into the Gaza Strip by the Israeli Army. The Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, claimed to have pushed Israeli forces back into Israel. The purpose of the raid was to locate Hamas captives and thwart terrorist infrastructure. Israeli forces have been conducting raids across the border, increasing the likelihood of a ground invasion by Israel. The situation on the ground is described as dramatic and unpredictable.