In Tel Aviv, Sarah Coates (no relation)
for Singapore’s Channel NewsAsia,reports October 12/13, here and below an Israeli ground offensive against Gaza looks “imminent" as Israeli troops continue to mass on the Gaza border. Both sides
are potentially preparing for a very long conflict.
Comment
The incursion might be led by a sudden increase in Israeli air strikes, artillery and MLRS "shelling", "Kamikaze" drone and missile strikes on Hamas positions. Then Israeli Merkava tanks (which can each carry 6 infantry inside) and Namer armoured personnel carriers will pour into Gaza.
It is unknown whether Hamas has laid anti-tank, anti-personnel mines or IEDs near the border.