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2025-08-21 Israel-Palestine-Jordan
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Israel announces start of offensive on Gaza
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[Regnum] The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has launched an offensive on the city of Gaza and controls its outskirts. This was reported on August 20 by the Jerusalem Post, citing army spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin.
"The IDF has begun the first steps to invade Gaza City," the publication reported.
According to the general, the IDF controls the outskirts of the city.
He also confirmed that about 60,000 draft notices would be sent out this week, with another 20,000 to be sent out later this month.
In his statement, Defrin also confirmed that the IDF is working to ensure sufficient space for the safe evacuation of Gaza civilians, as well as for them to receive medical care.
On August 7, the American news site Axios reported, citing an Israeli official, that the Israeli government had approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to occupy the city of Gaza. The plan is to evict about 1 million Palestinians. Tel Aviv expects the operation to take several months.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that another escalation in Gaza would provoke further displacement, killings and widespread destruction. He has called on Israel and Palestine to agree on a new ceasefire and ensure unhindered access for humanitarian aid to the region.
Russia has condemned Israel for its decision to expand its military operation in Gaza, as it will worsen the situation in a region already in a state of humanitarian catastrophe.
In Israel, the decision to occupy Gaza has sparked massive protests.
On August 20, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz approved Operation Gideon's Chariots 2 to capture Gaza City. According to the defense minister, once this operation is completed, Gaza will change its appearance and will no longer look the same.
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