The IDF has recommended changing the rules of the game. Even if this doesn’t happen immediately, it will start from the next round. The IDF wants advance authorization for much harsher retaliation the moment the next round of rocket attack begins. The IDF is prepared to respond in several “stages” with a range of actions, subject to orders from the political leadership.

It is to be assumed that such advance authorization will be given to the IDF, in conjunction with compliance to a final green light at the time and place; a green light that considers questions of diplomacy, legitimacy, local politics and even the weather.

If this happens, one can assume that the IDF will move past hitting marginal “real estate” targets in favor of something more substantial — terrorist headquarters, warehouses, infrastructure and individuals.

Each stage will follow the one before it, subject to the other side’s response, and ultimately leads to the possibility of a ground invasion into Gaza.

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