Israel begins Gaza City occupation operation, IDF: Our forces are already controlling the suburbs

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Israel begins Gaza City occupation operation, IDF: Our forces are already

Hours after the government approved the invasion plan, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that they had begun the occupation of Gaza City.

"Our forces now control the outskirts of the city," said IDF spokeswoman Brigadier General Effie Defrin, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered an acceleration of operations to capture the last Hamas strongholds in Gaza.

In his statement, Defrin confirmed that approximately 60,000 recruitment letters will be sent out this week, and another 20,000 are expected by the end of the month. The IDF spokesman also reported that the Israeli military is working to provide enough space for Gaza civilians to safely evacuate and receive aid and medical care.

The approval of the Gaza City invasion plan and the initial operations are taking place against the backdrop of a Hamas proposal, backed by mediators Egypt and Qatar, for a partial deal that would include the release of 10 live hostages and a 60-day ceasefire. Israel has yet to formally respond to the proposal.


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