The Israeli government activated tens of thousands of reservists in its military ahead of a planned operation to take control of Gaza City.
Approximately 60,000 reserve members of the Israel Defense Forces were called up. Additionally, about 20,000 soldiers who are currently serving had their term of service extended.
“I instruct you to use all tools and all power to strike the enemy until it is subdued, and to protect IDF soldiers,” Defense Minister Israel Katz told Israeli military personnel on Wednesday.
Israeli soldiers stand on top of a tank parked in an area near the Israeli-Gaza border, as seen from southern Israel, Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Maya Levin)
The plan, referred to as operation “Gideon’s Chariots B,” is expected to give Israel functional control
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