Israel will send call-ups to 50,000 to 60,000 reservists as part of its plans to invade and occupy Gaza City, according to an Israeli military official. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz approved on Wednesday the Israeli Defense Forces' military plan, codenamed "Gideon's Chariots II," to invade and occupy the city, according to the official.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli military to prepare for a major ground assault on Gaza City, where almost half of the territory's displaced residents are now sheltering

The Israeli military is preparing to invade Gaza City even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu weighs Hamas’ most recent ceasefire proposal that would release some of the hostages still held captive,