Israel has been on defense for the last few days at least. Rockets from Gaza have been launched into Israel causing damage and killing at least two people earlier today. It looks like Israel might have had enough. Reports are that the IDF has called up 5000 reservists and mobilized heavy artillery. This is from The Daily Wire:

“Defense Minister Benny Gantz approved the call up of 5,000 reservists on Tuesday as the IDF prepared for a large-scale offensive in the Gaza Strip as rocket attacks against southern Israel continued,” The Jerusalem Post reported. “The IDF struck over 130 targets throughout Gaza overnight Monday as southern Israel was bombarded by over 250 rockets since Monday afternoon, injuring at least 31 Israeli civilians.”

Anna Ahronheim, Military & Defense Correspondent for The Jerusalem Post, tweeted out a photograph of Israel moving a Merkava 4 tank to the front lines, writing: “The buildup of troops and machinery is clear in the south. Talking to troops and the feeling is that the IDF has to hit Gaza hard.”

Israel has increased airstrikes and targeted 130 different targets overnight. Hamas has threatened to turn to long range strikes against Tel Aviv unless Israel stops its campaign of retaliation.

A ground assault by Israel would be a major escalation in this most recent conflict. The international community is urging restraint, but it may be falling on deaf ears.