"Israel gives go-ahead to the mobilization of 60,000 reservists for potential Gaza offensive"
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip has intensified since May 2025, with Israel launching a major offensive, Operation Gideon's Chariots, aimed at capturing Gaza City. This military operation, which includes massive troop mobilization and airstrikes, has resulted in significant civilian casualties and destruction within Gaza.
According to figures from the Hamas-controlled health authority, more than 62,000 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict began, and almost all residents of the coastal strip have become internal refugees. The civilian population, estimated at around one million people, is currently moving to tent quarters further south in the coastal strip.
Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has approved the mobilization of an additional 60,000 reservists for the occupation of the city of Gaza, with troops already present in suburbs such as Al-Saitun and Djabalija. The Israeli military has stated that the city of Gaza remains the main stronghold of Hamas, which still has "operational capabilities" and is capable of "guerrilla warfare."
Hamas has denied some Israeli claims, such as the reported death of Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar, which Israeli forces later confirmed based on recovered remains. The resistance group continues its efforts, with up to 130,000 reservists potentially being deployed in the Gaza Strip after the new mobilizations.
Regarding the ceasefire and responses of involved parties, a new proposal has been presented by Hamas, an updated version of a previously negotiated proposal by US special envoy Steve Witkoff. This proposal provides for a 60-day ceasefire during which ten living hostages are to be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. However, no definitive ceasefire has been announced, and international efforts appear focused on diplomatic engagements scheduled around the upcoming UN General Assembly to push toward long-term solutions, rather than immediate cessation of hostilities.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire, with UN reports highlighting a man-made famine causing starvation and malnutrition to hundreds of thousands, including vulnerable children and pregnant or breastfeeding women. The UN and international community are calling for decisive action and emphasizing the two-State solution, but a ceasefire agreement or end to hostilities has not been realized as of late August 2025.
Meanwhile, regional tensions remain volatile with ongoing cross-border exchanges involving other groups and nations, complicating prospects for peace. Several countries, including France, Canada, and Australia, plan to recognize a Palestinian state next month, but Israel rejects such recognition as a "reward for Hamas" following the massacre on October 7, 2023.
In Israel, around 20,000 additional soldiers are to have their service extended, and the goal of the operation in Gaza is to destroy Hamas' underground tunnel system. The military claims it will guarantee the supply of medical care and food for the displaced civilians. However, the Israeli planning committee's approval of building plans for settlements in the E1 area between East Jerusalem and the settlement of Maale Adumim, which would effectively divide the West Bank into a northern and a southern part, has been met with criticism from international communities.
In summary, the conflict remains active and severe, with Israel pressing a major offensive in Gaza, Hamas continuing resistance, and the international community urgently concerned about the escalating humanitarian disaster and calling for future peace initiatives.
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