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Israel mobilizes reservists for Gaza City push
Israel plans to call up around 60,000 reservists ahead of an offensive to take Gaza City, with most forces to be active-duty and a September start for reservists.
Israel plans a large reservist call-up ahead of an offensive to seize Gaza City as world leaders weigh ceasefire options and aid delivery.
Israel mobilizes 60,000 reservists for Gaza City push
Israel is preparing to call up about 60,000 reservists before a planned offensive to take Gaza City. An Israeli military official said most troops in the new phase will be active-duty, with reservists expected to report for duty in September. The move comes as Israel studies Hamas’ response to a proposal for a 60-day ceasefire and the release of half the hostages still held in Gaza.
On the international front, leaders voiced concerns and warnings. French President Emmanuel Macron said the plan could trigger a disaster and drag the region into permanent war, while Jordan’s foreign minister called it lethal for regional peace. Germany rejected the escalation, and aid groups said shelter materials remain blocked or delayed, hindering relief for displaced Palestinians. In Gaza, aid workers described a worsening humanitarian situation as civilians continue to flee towards uncertain shelters.
Key Takeaways
"Most of the troops that will be mobilised in this new stage will be active duty and not reservists."
Israeli military official describing the mobilization mix
"I don’t take these things personally, I engage with people diplomatically."
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on international tensions
"Israel's military offensive can only lead to a complete disaster for both peoples."
French President Emmanuel Macron on the Gaza plan
"The Palestinian state is being erased from the table not with slogans but with actions."
Bezalel Smotrich on settlement policy
The mobilization signals a shift toward larger ground operations in a crowded urban theater and raises the stakes for civilians inside Gaza. If enacted, it could deepen military entanglements and complicate hostage negotiations, potentially shifting political risk to leaders at home as casualties mount. The international response shows a familiar pattern: Western allies urge caution while regional players press for restraint, highlighting the fragility of any path to a negotiated end to the war.
Beyond immediate violence, the moves threaten long-term peace prospects in the region. West Bank settlement plans and high-level diplomacy will be tested as public opinion and investor confidence respond to the risk of renewed escalation. The challenge for leaders is to translate military necessity into a political settlement that preserves lives and the chance for a viable future state for Palestinians.
Highlights
- A city under siege is a city losing its future
- Diplomacy now feels distant in a world sharpening its knives
- Civilians pay the highest price in the race to conquest
- Global eyes are on every official's next step
Escalation risk heightened by Gaza City plan
The plan to mobilize reservists and press ahead with a Gaza City operation raises the risk of civilian harm, regional flare-ups, and intensified international backlash. The decision also tests hostage negotiations and long-term peace prospects, with potential political and economic fallout at home and abroad.
The coming days will test whether restraint can outpace momentum on the ground.
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