Israeli troops are seizing control of the outskirts of Gaza City as the IDF moves to takeover the whole city.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan has faced fierce criticism from the international community, which fears the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians.
The IDF’s spokesperson Effie Defrin says the planned capture of the city aims to detach Hamas from the local population, despite concern from the military about potential harm to the remaining Israeli hostages. Meanwhile, ceasefire and hostage release negotiations are ongoing but remain stagnant.
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