Israeli forces continue to mobilize ahead of what appears to be preparations for a ground invasion of Gaza.
The IDF said it ultimately wants to strip Hamas of its military and governing capabilities there.
War experts say rooting out Hamas will still be a tough fight, given the urban environment.
Ultimately, it remains unclear when Israeli forces might actually advance, but it is clear preparations are underway.
"So you can believe that they've stockpiled a lot of weapons — not just rockets for attacking into Israel, but for attacking a possible ground invasion."
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