FACT CHECK · WAR CONDUCT
Claim: Go in on foot, fight without bombs
CONTEXTTHE ANSWER
Israel did send ground troops into Gaza, from 27 Oct 2023. Defense Ministry (Oct 2025): 1,152 security personnel killed since 7 Oct 2023, across all fronts (Gaza, Lebanon, West Bank).
SOURCE
Israel Ministry of Defense, Oct 2025; Reuters, 27 Oct 2023
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