Israeli reservists called up for another tour or ordered to extend their current one say they are furious with the government for the short-notice mobilization ahead of the planned recapture of Gaza City.

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

Defence Minister Israel Katz's move, confirmed by a spokesperson, piled pressure on Hamas as mediators pushing for a ceasefire in the nearly two-year war in Gaza awaited an…