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Israel and Hamas Prepare for Renewed Fighting in Gaza
(Wall Street Journal) Dov Lieber - Israel and Hamas are preparing for renewed fighting as Hamas is refusing to disarm. Israel's military has drawn up plans for a new ground operation inside Hamas-controlled territory in Gaza. Hamas is focusing on rebuilding military capabilities lost during the war. Arab and Israeli officials said Hamas has received a new influx of cash to help pay salaries to its fighters. An Israeli official said that if Hamas doesn't willingly give up its weapons, Israel would force it to do so. Meanwhile, Israel is willing to give time for the U.S. plan to move forward. Fighting Hamas now would be easier for Israel because it doesn't have to worry about putting the hostages at risk, said Brig.-Gen. (res.) Erez Winner. "It will be much faster and easier than people want to believe," he said.