NPR - The Israeli military is calling up 60,000 reservists ahead of its expanded military operation in Gaza City, bringing the total number of mobilized reservists to 120,000. A two-month ceasefire offer has been on the table since Monday. Hamas accepted the terms of the deal without any changes, leaving the ball in Israel’s court. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has put out statements suggesting he doesn’t like the offer,
This is a major crossroads in the war, and Israel hasn’t decided on what strategic direction it will take, Estrin says. Israel sees Gaza City as a major stronghold of Hamas. Israeli soldiers have already been sent to the outskirts of the city, where they have carried out strikes in recent days. Military officials say these strikes are the initial steps of the new operation. The major offensive would result in Israel ordering the displacement of many Palestinians to southern Gaza, which aid groups warn would exacerbate the humanitarian crisis there.
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