Critics question what a risky advance can achieve that nearly two years of war have failed to accomplish.
Israel has accused the militant group of using the vital port to transfer Iranian weaponry used in recent attacks amid the wider regional war.
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.
Mr. Bibas, his wife and their two small children were abducted and taken to Gaza. Only he survived.
Mr. Bibas, his wife and their two small children were abducted and taken to Gaza. Only he survived.
Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has pushed back against a proposal to control Gaza City, according to officials. One hard-right member of the government suggested he could be dismissed.
Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has pushed back against a proposal to control Gaza City, according to officials. One hard-right member of the government suggested he could be dismissed.
An Israeli proposal to force much of Gaza’s population into a small enclave is now overshadowing negotiations over a truce.
An Israeli proposal to force much of Gaza’s population into a small enclave is now overshadowing negotiations over a truce.
An Israeli proposal to force much of Gaza’s population into a small enclave is now overshadowing negotiations over a truce.