“While Hamas has agreed to a new cease-fire proposal from mediators, Israeli forces are gearing up for a new offensive to take over Gaza City, the territory’s largest city and the heart of the area where famine was confirmed on Friday.”

'It's become a game for them': Gaza City residents fear Israel's takeover plans

“While Hamas has agreed to a new cease-fire proposal from mediators, Israeli forces are gearing up for a new offensive to take over Gaza City, the territory’s largest city and the heart of the area where famine was confirmed on Friday.”

Gaza City and Surrounding Areas Officially Hit by Famine, Global Group Says

“Mr. Netanyahu, at odds with top generals, is now moving forward with plans to take over Gaza City.”

As Other Israelis Die in War, Ultra-Orthodox Resist Call to Fight

“1:02Gazans Optimistic After Hamas Accepts New Cease-Fire Deal; 1:19Anxiety Mounts in Gaza City as Israel Threatens a New Offensive; 1:16U.N.-Backed Experts Confirm Situation in Gaza City as Famine”

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“Hamas has said it has accepted a new framework put forth by Arab mediators, which would begin with a temporary cease-fire and the exchange of some Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. But Mr. Netanyahu has not supported that proposal, calling for negotiations for the release of all hostages and the end of the war “on conditions that are acceptable for Israel.” ... Earlier this month, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the Israeli military would expand its nearly two-year war in the territory by taking control of Gaza City. Last week, a panel of global food experts said Gaza City and its surrounding areas were suffering from famine.”

Israel Resumes Daytime Operations in Gaza City, Signaling Buildup to Assault

“Israel is gearing up for another sweeping offensive in Gaza, with the stated aim of taking over Gaza City.”

Over 15 Killed in Gaza City, One Day After Israel Ends Daily Pauses for Aid

“Hamas recently said it would agree to the latest proposal for a phased cease-fire deal put forward by Egypt and Qatar, two mediating countries. A temporary truce would postpone Israel’s planned advance into the heart of Gaza City, which the government portrays as one of Hamas’s last strongholds.”

Netanyahu Faces High-Level Opposition to His Stance on Gaza Truce

“They came as talks to achieve a cease-fire and the release of the hostages have hit an impasse, with Israeli and Hamas officials blaming each other for the deadlock. Hamas, in a statement on Thursday said Mr. Netanyahu’s comments “represent a clear reversal of the course of negotiations and clearly reveal the true motives behind his withdrawal from the final round.””

Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Military Takeover of Gaza

“The strike on Mr. al-Sharif and the others in Gaza City came after Israel’s security cabinet on Friday voted to intensify its military operations in the area and to take over the city, where much of Gaza’s population has been sheltering after repeated displacement orders since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel that killed about 1,200 people in Israel, led to the abduction of about 250 and set off the war in Gaza.”

Israeli Strike Kills 4 Al Jazeera Journalists, Network Says

“On Monday, Hamas agreed to a new proposal for a cease-fire with Israel, which would enable the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. The Israeli military said on Wednesday that it is moving ahead with its preparations to invade Gaza City, calling up an additional 60,000 reservists and announcing plans to extend the duty of 20,000 others. Israel’s plan to invade Gaza City, the most populous city in the northern Gaza Strip, has forced many families to consider uprooting themselves.”

Gazans Fear Looming Israeli Operation

“Mr. Netanyahu, at odds with top generals, is now moving forward with plans to take over Gaza City.”

As Other Israelis Die in War, Ultra-Orthodox Resist Call to Fight

“Israel is preparing to call up tens of thousands of reserve soldiers for its Gaza City offensive, but military officials say it’s not clear how many of them will return to the fight after nearly two years of grinding war.”

Israel’s Exhausted Soldiers Complicate Plans for Gaza Assault

“The Israeli military’s announcement came as it prepared to take over Gaza City, defying international calls to reach an immediate deal to end the war and free hostages still held in the enclave. This month, a U.N.-backed panel of experts said Gaza City and the surrounding area were suffering from famine — a characterization that Israel has disputed.”

Israel Says It Killed Abu Obeida, Spokesman for Hamas’s Armed Wing

“And yet, even as Hamas recently said that it would agree to a phased deal, the Israeli government has switched gears, saying it wanted only a comprehensive deal that would free all the hostages and end the war. It is as unclear as ever how, or when, that might happen.At the same time, Israel said it would carry out a new, expansive campaign into Gaza City to root out Hamas militants.”

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