BLUF

Israel prepares for a Gaza incursion, mobilizing 300,000 IDF reservists amid rising tensions, U.S. intervention, Iranian warnings, significant civilian casualties, and recent intelligence failures.

Summary

KEYPOINTS:
  1. Hundreds of thousands of IDF reservists prepared for potential Gaza ground incursion.
  2. Israel aims to eliminate Hamas after a raid into southern Israel on 7 October.
  3. President Joe Biden's visit reflects US concern about the escalating situation.
  4. Biden opposes Israeli return to Gaza occupation and likely urges restraint.
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