Photo: The UN says at least 62 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli action in Gaza so far this yearNew Gaza War 'A Question Of When, Not If' -- BBC
A senior Israeli army officer has told the BBC that as long as Hamas remains in control of the Gaza Strip, another war is "a question of when, not if".
He said the Palestinian Islamist group had rearmed so much since the Israeli offensive two years ago that it was now in a stronger position militarily.
There has been an increase in rocket fire coming from Gaza in the past week.
Earlier, Israeli defence officials said tanks fitted with a new missile defence system would be deployed near Gaza.
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Update: Remember Cast Lead -- Jerusalem Post
My Comment: With US efforts in the Middle East peace process failing, the stage is now being set for a resumption (and increase) in Israeli - Palestinian arm skirmishes. Gaza will be the flash point .... and both Hamas and the Israeli military are now positioning themselves for that eventual conflict.