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Israel to call up around 60,000 reservists before planned offensive on Gaza City, says Israeli military official – as it happened
ByCharlie Moloney August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereIsrael is “killing all prospects” for peace in the Middle East, Jordan’s foreign minister has said amid escalating international outrage over Israel’s plans for a new large-scale offensive in…

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A Move on Gaza City Has Started, Israel’s Military Says
ByLara Jakes August 20, 2025

Troops have reached the city’s outskirts, an Israeli official said, adding that more reservists are being asked to report for duty to cover for other soldiers who will be involved in going into Gaza City.

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With Moves on West Bank and Gaza City, Israel Defies Global Outcry
ByLara Jakes August 20, 2025August 21, 2025

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.

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Israel Says It Killed a Hamas Militant Involved in Yarden Bibas Kidnapping
ByEphrat Livni August 19, 2025

Mr. Bibas, his wife and their two small children were abducted and taken to Gaza. Only he survived.

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Israel Says It Killed a Hamas Militant Involved in Yarden Bibas Kidnapping
ByEphrat Livni August 19, 2025

Mr. Bibas, his wife and their two small children were abducted and taken to Gaza. Only he survived.

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Israel to respond by Friday over Gaza truce plan accepted by Hamas
ByPeter Beaumont August 19, 2025

Israel under pressure to accept ceasefire proposal that is said to be almost identical to earlier US-backed planMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael has said it will deliver its response to international mediators by Friday over a new Gaza ceasefire…

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Netanyahu Faces Pressure From Far Right Over New Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Proposal
ByAdam Rasgon August 19, 2025August 19, 2025

Some members of Israel’s coalition have ruled out a proposed hostage deal with Hamas, but the prime minister has yet to state his position.

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Netanyahu Faces Pressure From Far Right Over Cease-Fire Proposal
ByAdam Rasgon August 19, 2025

Some members of Israel’s coalition have ruled out a proposed hostage deal with Hamas, but the prime minister has yet to state his position.

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Netanyahu Faces Pressure From Far Right Over Cease-Fire Proposal
ByAdam Rasgon August 19, 2025

Some members of Israel’s coalition have ruled out a proposed hostage deal with Hamas, but the prime minister has yet to state his position.

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Israel Is in Talks to Send Gazans to South Sudan, Officials Say
ByAaron Boxerman, Natan Odenheimer and Abdi Latif Dahir August 18, 2025

Israel has broadened its push, so far unsuccessful, to persuade other countries to take in Gazans en masse. Critics say the relocation could violate international law.

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