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Israel said its infantry and tanks carried out "localized raids" inside the Gaza Strip on Friday, its first announcement of a shift from an air campaign to ground operations. Israel ordered residents of the populous Gaza City to evacuate southward within 24 hours. The surprising attack by the armed group Hamas on October 7 has led to fierce fights between Israel and the Gaza-ruling faction. Over 3,000 people have been killed on both sides amid the escalating conflict. Join CGTN reporter Stephanie Freid for more updates on this ongoing conflict.