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News Topical, Digital Desk : Amid talks of ceasefire in Gaza, Israel has stepped up preparations for new military action in Gaza City. Benjamin Netanyahu's government has called for 60,000 reserve soldiers to contribute.
Israel prepares for new military operation in Gaza
Israel has announced to maintain its occupation of Gaza City, the largest city of the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, the Israeli government has approved the plan to divide the West Bank.
Approval for new military operation in Gaza
The Israeli army has said that the Defense Minister has approved the plan to launch a new military operation in Gaza. In this operation, action will be taken in the densely populated areas of Gaza.
Hamas fighters will be attacked
The army estimates that Hamas fighters are hiding in these areas with their weapons and that they have kept Israeli citizens hostage, out of which 20 are likely to be alive.
The Israeli army has not yet launched any ground action in the densely populated areas of Gaza City. This city is considered to be a stronghold of Hamas. It is suspected that there is a network of tunnels under the city and fighters are hiding in them. There is a possibility of huge loss of life and property in the action here.
20 thousand reserve soldiers are still present in Gaza
At present, the Israeli army is operating in Gaza with 20 thousand reserve soldiers. But despite operating for more than 22 months, the army has not been able to capture Gaza.
The army has not yet been able to reach 25 percent of the densely populated Gaza area. The Israeli Air Force has carried out continuous air strikes in these areas but they have not been able to eliminate Hamas.
Plan to intensify action in Gaza
Human rights organizations have expressed apprehension that the situation in Gaza may worsen further if the plan to intensify the action is implemented. Gaza is currently facing severe shortage of food, water, medicines and fuel.
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