The Israeli army's tanks are trying to enter Gaza from the north and west but are met with resistance, Al Araby TV's Aabdelmoneim Mahmoud reported on Friday.
Writing on X, formerly known as Twitter, the journalist said a "major battle is taking place in the areas" around the border. He added that, according to his sources, there are already casualties in the streets.
The reporter also stated that shelling could be heard around Rafah, Khan Yunis, and Deir al-Balah.