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Israel has begun first stages of its planned assault on Gaza City, says Israeli military spokesman
- On Wednesday, Israel initiated preliminary operations around Gaza City, with IDF troops securing its outskirts and mobilizing 60,000 reservists for an expanded military campaign.
- The operation follows nearly two years of conflict triggered by Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, with Netanyahu directing to shorten timelines to defeat Hamas.
- The offensive is expected to displace thousands of Palestinians amid severe food shortages and humanitarian aid expansions, while Israelis face declining soldier morale and calls for broader military drafts.
- Effie Defrin stated, "we'll do our best not to harm the hostages," emphasizing intelligence use to protect them amid ongoing hostage negotiations and pressure on Hamas.
- The operation and settlement expansions have sparked domestic protests and international condemnation, underscoring severe regional instability and uncertainty about conflict resolution.
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Israel targets more high-rises in Gaza City, ordering residents stricken by famine to evacuate
The Israeli army issued evacuation orders and targeted high-rise buildings in famine-stricken Gaza City on Saturday, calling on Palestinians to move to the territory's south as it escalates operations ahead of a new offensive to seize the city of nearly 1 million.
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