Satellite images reveal 400 vehicles in Israel near northern Gaza

Ground invasion of besieged area could be imminent, analysis suggests

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A satellite photo provided by Planet Labs shows many objects near the northern Gaza region that appear to be vehicles.

MASASHI IJICHI, YUKIKO UNE and HIROFUMI YAMAMOTO, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- An analysis of satellite images has revealed that around 400 vehicles have gathered within Israel that touches northern Gaza, which is Palestinian territory. This points to the possibility that Israel is rushing to deploy forces within 10 kilometers of the border in preparation for a ground invasion.

Nikkei analyzed images taken on Sunday by Planet Labs, a U.S.-based satellite operator. Around six km from the northern Gaza border there appears to be a large number of vehicles deployed.

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