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Israel Begins Gaza City Push, Calls Up 60,000 Reservists

UN officials warn the planned assault risks mass displacement.

A picture taken on August 18, 2025, shows tents housing displaced Palestinians in Gaza City.
GAZA BORDER, ISRAEL - AUGUST 18: IDF soldiers prepare tanks on August 18, 2025 near the Gaza Strip's northern borders, Israel. On Monday it was reported that Hamas has agreed to the most recent ceasefire and hostage release proposal with Israel. Meanwhile, Israel has continued carrying out strikes in Gaza as part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to expand the IDF offensive to fully occupy the enclave. The move has been met with widespread condemnation by the international community, as well as hostage families, who say the operation will further endanger the 20 or hostages still believed to be held alive by Hamas in Gaza, as well as one million Palestinians in Gaza City, who are already facing displacement and an acute hunger crisis. (Photo by Elke Scholiers/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • IDF spokesman Effie Defrin said preliminary operations have started and troops are holding positions on Gaza City’s outskirts.
  • Defense authorities approved calling up 60,000 reservists and extending 20,000 current deployments, with most reporting in September though timelines were accelerated after clashes.
  • Hamas says it accepted a mediator-backed 60‑day ceasefire with staged hostage releases, while Israel has not agreed and demands all remaining captives be freed at once.
  • The United Nations and aid groups warn a Gaza City offensive could force hundreds of thousands to flee and further overwhelm southern hospitals.
  • Israel estimates about 50 hostages remain in Gaza with roughly 20 believed alive, and the military claims operational control over about 75% of the Strip.