US EditionIsrael has begun first stages of its planned assault on Gaza City, says Israeli military spokesman
Israel has mobilized up to 130,000 reservists and intensified strikes aiming to dismantle Hamas in Gaza City while facilitating civilian evacuations, according to military officials.
- 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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Middle East: Israel begins military operation in Gaza City
The Israeli military says the "preliminary" phase of the assault has begun on the outskirts of the city. The UN had warned about the effect an attack would have on the already dire humanitarian situation. DW has more.
Controlled on the outskirts of Gaza City, the IDFs announce new operations. Netanyahu will illustrate the military plan, while Hamas accuses Israel of ignoring attempts at mediation
The army of the Jewish State started the first phase of the land invasion of Gaza City. We started the preliminary operations and the first phases of the attack: our forces already control the periphery of the city.
An IDF spokesman said they want to break the Palestinian population's dependence on the Hamas terrorist organization.
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