IDF ENTERS GAZA AFTER ATTACK, KIDNAPPING

Army forces entering Gaza (YNet)

Special army forces have started to gradually enter different areas in the Strip in an operation aimed as a response to the shooting incident at an army post near Kerem Shalom earlier Sunday that left at least six soldiers hurt.  Shortly after 9:00 p.m. the army began deploying dozens of vehicles, including jeeps, tanks, armored personnel carriers and bulldozers in the direction of Sunday's shooting incident. The IDF's operations currently focus on the vicinity of the tunnel the terrorists have dug from the Strip into Israel's territory.

The IDF is using heavy equipment to uncover any tracks that may reveal the terrorists' path. Other forces, including special units, are preparing for entry into Gaza in order to pursue the terrorists. 

Palestinian sources in Gaza confirmed that the IDF has started mobilizing units in the attack's vicinity.

'Extensive operation in cards'  (YNet)

Security cabinet decides to focus efforts on releasing kidnapped soldier, but instructs IDF to prepare for major Gaza offensive. PM: Response to Kerem Shalom attack will be mighty; it won't be a one or two-day operation.