Israel, Gaza City and Operation Gideon
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The IDF is preparing to deploy five divisions in the Gaza Strip and approximately 130,000 reservists, as part of the newly-approved plan to occupy Gaza City.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, which organized the "Israel on Hold” protests, said that over a million people took part in the demonstrations across the country on Sunday. Per the organization, almost 500,000 protesters gathered in Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square.
Israel is planning a new phase of its military operation in Gaza, dubbed "Gideon's Chariots 2," prompting Hamas to condemn the move.
The Israeli military said it had called up an additional 60,000 reservists and extended the service of 20,000 "as part of the next phase" of Israel's military operation in Gaza.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) began a new operation to take control of Gaza City on August 19. The operation has been dubbed Gideon's Chariots II and builds on the achievements of Gideon's Chariots,
The plan was presented to him by IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and the military's senior command team. Defense Minister Israel Katz approved the IDF takeover of Gaza City plan on Wednesday, naming the operation "Gideon's Chariots II.
IDF Spokesman Effie Defrin announces entry into phase two of Operation Gideon’s Chariots, with intensified battles in Gaza City and expanded humanitarian efforts.