Israel’s military is gearing up for a possible new ground operation in the Gaza Strip, multiple sources told The Wall Street Journal, as Israel and the US weigh their responses to Hamas’ ongoing refusal to disarm.

According to a report published on Saturday, both Hamas and Israel are preparing for a new round of fighting, as questions linger regarding the future of the fragile ceasefire in Gaza.

Since the truce went into effect in October, Hamas has sought to rebuild its military capabilities, assembling new weapons and recruiting Gazans – including large numbers of teenagers – to replace terrorists killed during two years of fighting.