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Israeli soldiers chat next to armoured personnel carriers (APC) near the border with Gaza, in southern Israel March 26, 2019.
- 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.