Israeli tanks and military vehicles take position near Israel's border with the Gaza Strip, in southern Israel, October 14, 2023. REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura
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Israel gears up for strong military offensive in Gaza
The Israeli military said forces were preparing to implement a wide range of operational offensive plans as expectations grew of an imminent invasion of the Gaza Strip.
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The Israeli military said on Saturday its forces were preparing to implement a wide range of operational offensive plans as expectations grew of an imminent invasion of the Gaza Strip, a week after Hamas gunmen launched a devastating attack on Israel.
In a statement, the Israeli military said its forces were deployed across the country, increasing operational readiness for the next stages of the war, "with an emphasis on significant ground operations".
(Reporting by James Mackenzie)