According to reports, Israel has amassed tens of thousands of troops on the Gaza border. Reportedly, its force of 160,000 is supplemented with 300,000 reservists. According to the report, Israel believe hamas have around 30,000 troops, with weapons including automatic rifles, rocket propelled grenades and anti-tank missiles.
Reportedly, hamas have ruled Gaza since Israeli troops and residents withdrew in 2007, since then they have fired thousands of rockets at Israel and carried out other attacks; in response Israel have launched airstrikes and sent troops into Gaza during two wars. According to reports, palestinians have been told to move south of the wadi Gaza in preperation for an israeli ground attack.