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- Tensions between Israel and Gaza Strip are rising, prompting fears of a full-blown conflict.
- There have been cross-border strikes after a surprise rocket attack from Gaza destroyed a house in Israel.
- Meanwhile, Israel is set to hold national elections in two weeks, in which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to be reelected.
Israel and Gaza are edging toward war this week, with tensions rising to heights perhaps not felt since the days before the 2014 Israel-Hamas conflict.
Tuesday marked the second day rockets fired from Gaza were answered with Israeli airstrikes.
This all comes just two weeks before Israel is set to hold national elections on April 9.
Here’s a look at the contentious situation, which appears to be escalating.
A rocket was fired into Israel from Gaza Strip, a territory controlled by the Islamic militant group Hamas, on Monday. It destroyed a home and reportedly injured seven people.
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Source: NBC News
Israel responded by mobilizing troops at the border with Gaza Strip. It also called up reserves.
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Source: NBC News
Israel also moved up tanks to the border.
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