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IDF moves to encircle Hamas in first stage of Gaza City assault

Israeli forces start encircling Gaza City in preparation for major offensive, with tens of thousands of reservists called up and Hamas described as 'battered guerrilla force'; operation comes amid new ceasefire proposal and heavy fighting near Khan Younis

Reuters | 08.20.25

IDF announces immediate mobilization of 60,000 reservists ahead of Gaza City offensive

Military says large-scale ground operation aimed at taking over Gaza City could strech into 2026, involving up to 130,000 reservists and five standing divisions

Yoav Zitun | 08.20.25

Tens of thousands of reservists will receive call-up orders for Gaza City operation

Israel will begin sending up to 80,000 reserve duty call-up orders Wednesday, earlier than planned, as the military readies for a ground assault on Gaza City; Officials fear low turnout could prolong the campaign

Yoav Zitun | 08.20.25

Israeli tanks enter Gaza City outskirts amid reports Hamas accepted ceasefire proposal

Palestinians reported Israeli tanks advanced into Gaza’s Sabra neighborhood, surrounding a school and UN clinic; officials weigh partial hostage deals while preparing for intensified operations

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari, Yossi Yehoshua | 08.19.25

Mass exodus from Gaza City as fears of Israeli ground offensive mount

Officials estimate that as many as 800,000 Palestinians may need to evacuate, with much of the city already destroyed and overcrowded with displaced residents; humanitarian workers warn that a full-scale seizure could trigger an unprecedented crisis

Einav Halabi | 08.18.25

Israel extends emergency IDF reserve orders as Gaza City operation looms

Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee narrowly approved extending emergency IDF reserve call-up orders, known as Tzav 8, ahead of a planned Gaza City offensive, after opposition parties voted against and ultra-Orthodox lawmakers abstained

Amir Ettinger | 08.18.25

העיר עזה כפי שנראית ממטוס ירדני שמצניח סיוע הומניטרי

Terror groups plan to transfer living hostages to Gaza City, report says, linking their fate to IDF operation

Israel is awaiting Hamas' response to most recent proposal, and the possibility of a partial deal has not been ruled out; 'The goal is to increase pressure on Israel and tie the fate of the living hostages to Netanyahu’s decisions'

Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner | 08.17.25

The last major Hamas stronghold: What awaits IDF in Gaza City

Military have already launched targeted strikes in Zeitoun and Sabra, mobilized 80,000–100,000 reservists and is preparing humanitarian measures for up to a million residents

Einav Halabi | 08.16.25

IDF troops given the heads up to prepare for Gaza offensive

Operation not expected to begin before September as the military attempts to allow the forces time to rest and recuperate before begining the next phase of the war; reserve forces also put on alert to expect to be called up next month

Yoav Zitun | 08.15.25

טראמפ: ״אנחנו מאוד קרובים להסכם״, נתניהו בראיון לפוקס ניוז

'He’s obsessed': Netanyahu clings to Gaza push as diplomatic isolation deepens

Opinion: With international recognition of Palestine growing and allies turning critical, Netanyahu presses ahead to take over Gaza City, defying warnings from Israel’s top brass and risking further isolation — relying on Donald Trump as his sole supportive world leader

Nadav Eyal | 08.12.25

Hostage talks, humanitarian aid weigh on Israel’s next Gaza moves as strategy remains unclear

Despite Netanyahu’s vow to take all of Gaza, Cabinet backs Gaza City offensive, leaving Hamas strongholds in refugee camps in enclave's center untouched

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun, News Agencies | 08.12.25

Hamas terrorist who held Emily Damari hostage killed in IDF strike | Watch

Security services say terrorist who participated in October 7 massacre was killed last month in a strike on Gaza City; Damari says happy to hear the news but victory can come only when all of the hostages are free

Gal Ganot | 07.14.25

'Significant source of knowledge': Hamas naval commander eliminated in IDF strike on Gaza café

Key Hamas figures, including commander of terror group’s naval wing and senior mortar operatives, among 24 killed in strike on covert meeting in Gaza café, according to military

Elisha Ben Kimon | 07.06.25

IDF to Gaza City residents: 'We will attack, evacuate south immediately!'

IDF orders residents of Gaza City’s Abd al-Rahman neighborhood and Jabaliya’s al-Nahda to evacuate south ahead of planned strikes, warning it will target areas used for rocket launches and placing blame for civilian suffering on Hamas

Einav Halabi | 06.07.25

Hamas begins brutal crackdown on Gaza protests with torture, executions

Residents in the enclave say terror group executed at least six organizers; Gaza City resident returned to his family after four hours of torture and died shortly afterward, while others reported missing

Einav Halabi | 03.30.25

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