Israel calls up 60k troops for ‘Operation Gideon's Chariots II' to take over Gaza City as defence minister approves plan
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ISRAEL has called up 60,000 troops as they look to launch "Operation Gideon's Chariots II" to eradicate Hamas from Gaza City.
Defense Minister Israel Katz approved the plan which will see the IDF march through the besieged city in a final push to eliminate the terror group and secure the remaining hostages.
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An Israeli armoured personnel carrier manoeuvres on the Israeli side of the border with Gaza
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A view of destroyed buildings in Gaza as Israel pushes to finally eradicate the terror group
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Israeli soldiers stand around a military tank in Gaza
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The plan has received international condemnation in recent weeks with experts warning it threatens drastically worsen the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The IDF has said they will try to move the entire population in Gaza City to the south of the Strip before commencing with an assault.
This is said to be over one million residents.
It is widely understood the plan will continue in every region in the Gaza Strip under it is entirely under Israeli control.
Israel had given civilians in Gaza until October 7 to evacuate before they launched the full military assault to destroy Hamas.
October 7 marks exactly two years since Hamas first launched an evil assault on Israeli civilians which killed over 1,200 people.
The disturbing premeditated murders sparked a deadly conflict in Gaza as Israel hit back with ground offensives and missile strikes.
Palestinians trapped in the now decimated Strip have endured daily gunfire, a lack of food and aid in the 24 months since, sparking global concern.
Israel has vowed to continue with their onslaughts until every member of the terror group are wiped out.
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