Why is Israel hitting Gaza harder than in previous campaigns?

After the launch of 36 projectiles against the south of Israel on the night of April 23, the head of the Army Aviv Kochavi canceled his visit to the US in a measure that is only taken in cases of national emergency. Given the continuation of projectiles and the growing tension in Jerusalem, the top military officer presented to the cabinet a broad surprise offensive against the Islamist group Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the proposal hoping the flames would die down and he could