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International Desk: May 2, 2025 : Israel is planning to expand the scope of its military operations in the occupied Gaza Strip, with preparations to mobilize a significant number of reserve forces.
Israeli media reported on Friday, May 2, that this decision stems from a reduction in active troop numbers and growing concerns over the fate of hostages held in Gaza.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to convene a meeting with his security cabinet on Friday, attended by senior military officials and top ministers, according to the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth. The outlet stated, “In recent days, several reserve officers have instructed their units to prepare for sudden mobilization.”
On Thursday, Netanyahu declared that securing victory in the Gaza conflict, rather than prioritizing the release of hostages, is Israel’s primary goal, raising fears of a large-scale offensive.
Hamas, the Palestinian armed group, has offered to release all hostages in exchange for a permanent ceasefire, but the Netanyahu government has rejected this proposal. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have indicated that reserve forces will be mobilized “carefully and responsibly” based on strategic objectives.
Since October 7, 2023, Israel’s relentless assaults on Gaza have killed over 55,000 people. A ceasefire was briefly in place in January, but Israel violated the agreement, resuming attacks during the holy month of Ramadan, targeting civilians in Gaza.
The planned escalation has sparked international alarm over further destruction in Gaza, where the humanitarian crisis continues to worsen.
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