IDF preparing for war again - here's how

Following the instructions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the government as a whole, the IDF is preparing for a possible renewal of the war in the event Hamas does not release the three hostages this Saturday.

According to Army Radio reporter Doron Kadosh, the IDF is preparing to return another division to the Gaza Strip, in addition to the 162nd and Gaza Division already present. The command HQ of the 252nd reserve division has been sent again to the Gaza Strip, three months after it left the Netzarim Corridor.

According to Kann reporter Itay Blumenthal, the IDF is conveying a message to Hamas and saying that if the agreement collapses - we are ready: "The IDF is preparing for various scenarios based on ground forces, air force, navy and additional capabilities."

Blumenthal also gave a breakdown of current and future forces ready for action if need me: "Currently, there are two divisions defending the Gaza Perimeter area: 162 and the Gaza Division. Last night, regular forces were mobilized to reinforce the area and prepare for continuation if required. Along with regular battalions that were transferred to the south, special units were also brought in to operate under the divisions.

"There are brigades prepared as reserves that will deploy to the south on standby if needed. Additional forces, including divisions, both regular and reserve, are in preparation stages and will be activated according to developments."

Prime Minister Netanyahu announced earlier today (Tuesday) that the cabinet unanimously endorsed President Donald Trump's ultimatum that the hostages be freed by Saturday or "all hell" will break loose and the ceasefire become null and void.

Multiple senior political sources have said that Israel is very serious about wanting the release of at least all the remaining living hostages from the first stage within the next week and a half and is ready to resume the war if this does not happen.