The planned offensive has drawn condemnation from the United Nations, which warned it would lead to the forced displacement of about a million Palestinians.

Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing forward with his plan to escalate attacks on Gaza City, while also restarting negotiations with Hamas to end the conflict on Israel's terms. The wide-scale operation could start within days.

The planned offensive comes during heightened international condemnation of Israel’s aid blockade and fears that many Palestinians will be forcibly displaced.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will give final approval for takeover of Gaza City while also restarting negotiations with Hamas aimed at returning all of Israel's remaining hostages and ending the war on Israel's terms.

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.

PHASE one of Israel’s invasion into Gaza City has kicked off with civilians being forced to flee as the IDF looks to completely eliminate Hamas. IDF troops now control the outskirts of the

Israel approved new settlements in the occupied West Bank, while its troops have reached the outskirts of Gaza City. The developments raise questions about the viability of a cease-fire proposal.