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- 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.
The Israeli military appears to be on the verge of carrying out a major ground invasion of the Gaza Strip to topple Hamas just days after the militant group launched a series of ruthless attacks against Israel and killed over 1,000 civilians.