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Is Israel going to go back into Gaza?

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Israel is preparing to expand its military operations in Gaza, with plans approved to re-enter and seize Gaza City. The Israeli government is calling up tens of thousands of reservists and has announced intentions to operate in areas where Hamas is believed to remain active. These moves come despite ongoing ceasefire negotiations and international concerns about worsening humanitarian conditions.

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Israel approves next phase of Gaza offensive, focus on Gaza City

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  • Israel has preliminarily approved the next phase of its military campaign in Gaza, focusing on Gaza City. 10s
  • The military will operate in new zones where Hamas is believed to remain active. 15s
  • Israel plans to call up 50,000 more reservists, nearly doubling its active reserve force. 25s
  • Mediators await Israel's response to a ceasefire plan accepted by Hamas. 36s
  • Hamas says remaining hostages will only be freed in exchange for a permanent ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal. 50s
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Israel approves next phase of Gaza offensive, focus on Gaza City
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Africanews
1 day ago
Israel approves next phase of Gaza offensive, focus on Gaza City

Israeli leaders have preliminarily approved the next phase of the war, focusing on Gaza City, with plans to operate in zones where Hamas remains active.

Israel to call up 60,000 additional reservists
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Euronews
1 day ago
Israel to call up 60,000 additional reservists

Israel will call up 60,000 additional reservists and lengthen the service of 20,000 currently serving, aiming to expand its military operation in Gaza City.

Fears in Gaza City over planned Israeli invasion
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CNN
2 days ago
Fears in Gaza City over planned Israeli invasion

Residents are packing up to flee ahead of a planned Israeli invasion of Gaza City, as Israel's security cabinet has approved plans to expand operations and seize the city.

What does the Gaza hostage deal accepted by Hamas include?
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France 24
2 days ago
What does the Gaza hostage deal accepted by Hamas include?

Despite reviewing a ceasefire deal, the Israeli government is making plans to re-enter and re-occupy Gaza City, which conflicts with the proposed agreement.

Israel digs in on Gaza takeover as Hamas softens on ceasefire
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CBC News
3 days ago
Israel digs in on Gaza takeover as Hamas softens on ceasefire

Israeli tanks are preparing to occupy Gaza City as Israel insists on removing Hamas and establishing a new Gaza government.

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