A ground offensive is a military action launched by land, using ground troops. It is a type of military operation that involves troops moving into enemy territory to engage in combat. In the context of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, a ground offensive refers to Israels military operation into the Gaza Strip. The operation involves Israeli troops moving into Gaza to engage with Palestinian militants, including Hamas. The offensive may not be a full-scale invasion, but one that takes place in phases. The operation is fraught with uncertainty and potential humanitarian risks, given the heavily urbanized terrain and the high population density of the Gaza Strip. The operation is expected to be bloody, and there is a possibility that international political support for Israel may dip as more Palestinian civilians are killed or remain trapped without shelter, food, or electricity.