Israeli Troops Mobilize As Third Day Of Gaza Assault Widens

GAZA BORDER, ISRAEL - DECEMBER 29: An Israeli soldier walks between armored personnel carriers (APC) where dozens of the vehicles have been deployed ahead of a possible ground attack against Hamas militants December 29, 2008 near Israel's border with the Gaza Strip. Israeli Air Force warplanes pounded the Hamas ruled Gaza Strip for a third consecutive day and Israel prepared to launch a possible invasion after killing 307 Palestinians in the air raids. (Photo by David Silverman/Getty Images)