Published on, Aug. 21 -- August 21, 2025 12:02 PM

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz has approved a military plan for the conquest of Gaza City and authorized the call-up of nearly 60,000 reservists. The move comes amid growing international pressure to halt the conflict and as mediators wait for Israel's formal response to the latest ceasefire proposal. This decision is expected to intensify fighting in Gaza, where the humanitarian situation has already reached critical levels.

According to officials, the security cabinet led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had already approved the Gaza City plan earlier in August. Katz's latest order now paves the way for its implementation. The plan has raised concerns that further military o...