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For the first time they entered areas of Deir al-Balah, a central Gaza city where several aid groups are based. An Israeli military official on Monday confirmed the incursion. Some observers have speculated that Hamas may hold Israeli hostages there. The main group representing hostages鈥� families said it was 鈥渟hocked and alarmed鈥� by the incursion, and demanded answers from Israeli leaders.
