Israeli Troops Move Into Gaza; Bridges Are Hit

Israeli soldiers prepared to enter the southern Gaza Strip earlier today from their base near Kerem Shalom on the Israeli side of the border.
By IAN FISHER and STEVEN ERLANGER

The New York Times Ian Fisher And Steve Erlanger June 27, 2006 at 10:23 PM
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Israel sent troops into southern Gaza and its planes attacked three bridges and a power station early Wednesday, in an effort to prevent militants from moving a wounded Israeli soldier they abducted Sunday, Israeli Army officials said.

Israeli troops and tanks began to move in force in an effort to rescue the soldier, Cpl. Gilad Shalit, 19, who is believed to be held there.

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