Israel's defence minister has approved a plan for the conquest of Gaza City and authorised the call-up of around 60,000 reservists to carry it out, his ministry confirmed on Wednesday.

Israel prepares for a population movement from combat zones to southern Gaza while Defense Minister Katz discusses comprehensive plan to defeat Hamas

A group representing the anxious families of Israeli hostages urged Israelis to take to the streets Sunday for a “nationwide day of stoppage” to express growing frustration over 22 months of war.