"Tens of thousands of Israeli army reservists have started reporting for duty, as Israel expands its offensive in and around Gaza City. Some 40,000 reservists will report for duty, Israeli Army Radio said Tuesday. Israel's army said last month that at least 60,000 reservists will eventually be called up, in addition to extending the service of 20,000 reservists who have already reported for duty."
"Last week, Israel declared the area around the city, the Palestinian territory's largest, a "dangerous combat zone" as it began the initial phase of its offensive to seize the city. The move has triggered widespread condemnation abroad and is also being met with fierce opposition at home. Netanyahu's plans to capture Gaza City have sparked large protests in Israel Image: Jack Guez/AFP/Getty Images"
Tens of thousands of Israeli reservists have begun reporting for duty as an expanded offensive targets Gaza City. Israeli Army Radio reported about 40,000 reservists arriving, while the army plans to call up at least 60,000 and has extended service for 20,000 already serving. Israel declared the area around Gaza City a "dangerous combat zone" as it initiated the offensive to seize the territory's largest city. The military move has drawn widespread international condemnation and fierce domestic opposition, including large protests. Belgium announced plans to recognize Palestinian statehood at the UN General Assembly in September, and overnight strikes in Gaza killed 13 people.
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