TEL AVIV, August 20, 2025 (WAFA) – Israeli sources said that the Israeli occupation army is preparing, starting tomorrow, to send approximately 60,000 call-up orders to reserve soldiers to occupy Gaza City.
This comes after Defense Minister Yisrael Katz approved a military plan to occupy the city, titled "Gideon 2."
The approval came after consultations held by Katz with senior Israeli military and security officials, based on a decision issued by the Security Cabinet.
According to Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, the occupation army decided to advance the call-up of 60,000 reserve soldiers and extend the service of another 20,000 for an additional 40 days. All orders are expected to be sent tomorrow, but the enlistment dates are set for the beginning of September, about two weeks away.
Earlier this week, Israeli Army Chief Eyal Zamir outlined the operational phases of the plan, which include reinforcing Israeli forces in the northern Gaza Strip, in preparation for the occupation of Gaza City.
The plan builds on a decision made on August 8 to present Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal for a gradual reoccupation of the Gaza Strip, starting with Gaza City.
The also plan calls for the displacement of approximately one million Palestinian citizens from the city to the southern Gaza Strip, before encircling it and beginning incursions into residential areas.
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