combat zone

British troops are not going into Gaza, as it currently stands, and they are not being sent into a combat zone.

While physical interception is required in a combat zone, it may not be the best approach when dealing with drones hovering over a crowded stadium or a nuclear power plant, said Strobel.

According to one soldier in the area who wished to remain anonymous, rotating troops has become even more dangerous than having them stay in the combat zone.

An Israeli military spokesman warned Palestinians on Saturday morning that the area around Gaza City remains a dangerous combat zone and that staying poses a significant risk.

"Another futile attempt to breach the legal naval blockade and enter a combat zone ended in nothing," Israel's foreign ministry said.