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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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Israeli military begins its ground offensive in Gaza City as thousands of Palestinians flee

While the military wouldn't offer a timeline for the offensive, Israeli media outlets suggested it could take months.

·Toronto, Canada
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Arizona Daily Sun broke the news on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
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