Israel could move around 100,000 troops into Gaza as it make final preparations for ground assault following Hamas attacks
Security experts say subterranean fighting will pose a challenge forAround 100,000 troops could be sent into the Palestinian territory in an attempt to wipe out Hamas after the group killed more than 1,400 Israeli civilians and led to the kidnap of around 200 hostages.
Once the intelligence gathering phase is complete, Israel is likely to send in at least three ground troops to every Hamas fighter, according to Mr Crump. “Unlike wars we are used to, such as that in Ukraine, much of this battle could be fought underground in the enormous network of Hamas tunnels.”, director of the strategy and doctrine programme at the Rand Project global policy think-tank.
Since Hamas launched its devastating attack on Israeli civilians nine days ago, the IDF has amassed more than 500,000 personnel for the war effort with around 300,000 currently focused on the border with Gaza. Israel also has the most sophisticated missile defence batteries including the American Patriot, and its renowned Iron Dome missile defence system that prevented thousands of Hamas missiles striking their targets since its attack began.
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