GAZA CITY: Israel hammered Gaza City and its outskirts overnight, residents said Thursday, as the military announced it had taken the initial steps in its push to capture Hamas’s last major stronghold. The newly approved plan authorizes the call-up of roughly 60,000 reservists, deepening fears the campaign will worsen the already catastrophic humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. “We are advancing with the efforts toward operations in Gaza City,” military chief Eyal Zamir told troops on Thursday.

JERUSALEM: Israel’s military said Wednesday it will call up 60,000 reservists ahead of an expanded military operation in Gaza City. Many residents have chosen to stay despite the…

The defence ministry approved the plan despite fears it will worsen the already catastrophic humanitarian crisis in the enclave.