Israel to call up 60,000 reservists in plan to expand war, seize Gaza City
Summary
Israel plans to call up 60,000 reservists in the upcoming weeks as part of an effort to seize Gaza City. This move is happening during ongoing efforts by mediators to reach a ceasefire agreement in the nearly two-year-long conflict. Human rights groups have raised concerns about worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza amid the intensified military operations.Key Facts
- Israel plans to call up 60,000 reservists and extend the service of 20,000 more as part of its operations in Gaza.
- The Defense Minister has approved plans to begin operations in densely populated areas of Gaza City.
- Human rights groups warn of a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with widespread displacement and increasing starvation.
- The military has begun operations in Gaza neighborhoods such as Zeitoun and Jabalia.
- The latest ceasefire proposal involves a 60-day truce and a gradual exchange of captives and prisoners.
- Egypt and Qatar are leading mediation efforts, backed by the United States, but Israel has not publicly accepted the proposal.
- Recent Israeli attacks have resulted in the deaths of at least 35 Palestinians, including aid seekers.
- Since the start of the conflict in October 2023, over 62,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
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