"Decoding Israel's Gaza Ground Operation: A Visual Analysis"

Israel is conducting an "expanded ground operation" in Gaza, aiming to achieve various goals including rescuing hostages held by Hamas and destroying the organization. Videos analyzed by ABC News' Visual Verification team reveal the scale and scope of the operation, with Israeli military making progress from multiple directions. The videos show soldiers, armored vehicles, and tanks advancing several miles into Gaza. Satellite imagery confirms the movement of Israeli military vehicles towards Gaza City. Footage released by Hamas shows militants shooting at IDF soldiers near the Erez border checkpoint, resulting in casualties. The IDF also released a video of soldiers entering the city of Beit Hanoun in the far northeast of Gaza.