Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) declared that Israeli threats to launch a ground war against Gaza Strip do not intimidate the Palestinian resistance.
 Hamas Spokesman , Sami Abu Zahri, said in a statement that the Palestinian resistance is ready to protect ‘our people’, adding ‘Gaza was and will remain a graveyard for the invaders.’
 Minister of Communications and a member of the Israeli mini ministerial council has declared, in a statements that they are probably to launch a major ground operation in Gaza Strip.