The Israeli military is drafting plans for a possible ground operation into the Gaza Strip this Thursday as violence between the two sides escalates. Israeli forces are continuing to strike Gaza, while Hamas and Islamic Jihad fire rockets deep into Israel. For now, 83 Palestinians and 7 Israelis have been killed since infighting broke on Monday. While countries strengthen calls for de-escalation, an Egyptian delegation has arrived in Tel Aviv to try brokering a truce.

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