Israel is getting ready to hold out a serious army operation in Gaza, however there are considerations for these captured by Hamas.
Beneath bombardment for greater than two weeks, the Gaza Strip is bracing for an all-out Israeli floor offensive.
The Israeli army management has declared its operation shall be like no different, promising victory over Hamas.
However others worry the lives of these captured by the Palestinian armed group are in jeopardy.
So with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dealing with rising public anger, will the Israeli army go in, whatever the dangers?
Presenter: James Bays
Friends:
Yossi Mekelberg – Affiliate fellow within the Center East and North Africa programme at Chatham Home
Scott Lucas – Professor at Clinton Institute at College School Dublin
Roxane Farmanfarmaian – Professor of contemporary Center East politics on the College of Cambridge