A wide-scale Israeli operation to retake Gaza City could begin within days pending final approval. Israel intends to resume negotiations with Hamas to secure the return of remaining hostages and to end the war on Israel's terms. Hamas agreed to a ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar that could forestall an offensive if Israel accepts. The Israeli military has urged medical personnel and international organizations in northern Gaza to evacuate south, plans to call up 60,000 reservists and extend 20,000 service terms. Recent strikes killed at least 36 Palestinians; a renewed offensive risks greater casualties, displacement, and worsening humanitarian conditions, with tens of thousands already killed and warnings of imminent famine.
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday he will give final approval for the takeover of Gaza City while also restarting negotiations with Hamas aimed at returning all the remaining hostages and ending the war on Israel's terms. The wide-scale operation in Gaza City could start within days after Netanyahu grants final approval at a meeting with senior security officials later Thursday.
The Israeli military has begun calling medical officials and international organizations in the northern Gaza Strip to encourage them to evacuate to the south ahead of the expanded operation. The military plans to call up 60,000 reservists and extend the service of 20,000 more. Israeli strikes meanwhile killed at least 36 Palestinians across Gaza on Thursday, according to local hospitals.
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