With each day that passes, the fury begets more fury. But while intense air strikes on Gaza and a chokehold blockade from Israel continue, while missile attacks from Gaza and Lebanon also continue, there is still no ground offensive. It is reportedly on hold, at Washington's request.
There are the military preparations to consider, but also politics. The first key factor is the fate of the hostages. What 85-year-old Yocheved Lifshitz told reporters hours after her release on Tuesday holds both military and political significance.
