Overview

• Israeli military officials said preliminary ground operations have started and that forces now control the outskirts of Gaza City, with activity reported in Zeitoun and Jabalia.
• The army confirmed call‑up orders for roughly 60,000 reservists, with reporting dates set for September in a timeline that officials say could allow space for truce talks.
• Hospitals and aid groups in northern Gaza were told to prepare evacuation plans and move equipment south as Israel anticipates large civilian displacement during the operation.
• France’s president warned the push “can only lead to disaster,” the ICRC cautioned of worsening conditions, and UNRWA reported a sharp surge in child malnutrition, including one in three children undernourished in Gaza City.
• Netanyahu directed the military to shorten timelines to take Hamas strongholds, while Hamas accused Israel of obstructing a ceasefire and asserted the new offensive would fail.