The war between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group continues to spiral with no ceasefire in sight. Israel geared up for a possible all-out ground assault on the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip amid the Israel-Hamas conflict . Meanwhile, Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant met with Israeli troops stationed near Gaza in the town of Mavkiim on Oct 19. Speaking to the media Gallant said, “The battle will be an extensive one, it will be precise, sharp and deadly”.