Israeli troops assemble on Gaza border for possible ground assault

More than 300,000 Israeli reserves have been called up as the country prepares for a possible ground operation into Gaza.

Israeli Defence Forces are currently building up around a military base near the Gaza border.

Columns of IDF tanks stand at the ready in Southern Israel as troops await an invasion order.

As forces gather around the base, the shock of the Hamas terrorist attacks is still fresh in the minds of Israeli soldiers.

Air strikes on Gaza have reportedly killed more than 1,100 and injured a further 5,339 so far.