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Israel begins attack on Gaza City, calling up to 60,000 reservists

Headline from ABC 7 New York, on the newest of 2 developments

Israel will send call-ups to 50,000 to 60,000 reservists as part of its plans to occupy Gaza City, according to an Israeli military official.

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  1. Israeli military says 60,000 reservists called up for next phase of Gaza war

    Headline from CBS News ·

  2. Newest

    Israel begins attack on Gaza City, calling up to 60,000 reservists

    Headline from ABC 7 New York ·

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33 articles, oldest first.

  1. NPR

    Israeli military will call up 50,000 reservists as it plans new phase of war in Gaza (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    An Israeli official said that the military will be operating in parts of Gaza City where the Israeli military has not yet operated and where Hamas is still active.

  2. Al-Monitor

    Israel approves plan to conquer Gaza City, calls up reservists (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    Israel's defence minister approved a plan on Wednesday for the conquest of Gaza City and authorised the call-up of around 60,000 reservists, piling pressure on Hamas as mediators push for a ceasefire.Defence Minister Israel Katz's move, confirmed to AFP by a spokesperson, came as mediators awaited a…

  3. Al-Monitor

    Israel will call up around 50,000 reservists for new Gaza city offensive, military official says (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel will call up around 50,000 reservists for its new Gaza City offensive, and call-up letters will be sent out as soon as the coming days, an Israeli military official said on Wednesday, adding that the reservists' draft will begin in September.

  4. Breitbart News

    IDF Calls Up 60,000 Reservists for 6-Month Assault on Gaza City (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) called up 60,000 reservists for duty in the upcoming assault on Gaza City, the last stronghold of Hamas.

  5. CBS News

    Israeli military says 60,000 reservists called up for next phase of Gaza war (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The Israeli military said it had called up an additional 60,000 reservists and extended the service of 20,000 "as part of the next phase" of Israel's military operation in Gaza.

  6. Anchorage Daily News

    Israel to mobilize 60,000 reservists ahead of an expanded Gaza City operation (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    The operation aims to target Hamas’ underground tunnel network, according to an Israeli official. Meanwhile, negotiations for a ceasefire continue.

  7. Foreign Policy

    Israel Calls Up Reservists Ahead of Gaza City Offensive (opens Foreign Policy)

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    Foreign Policy's feed description

    The new phase of combat will be “gradual, precise, and targeted,” according to a military official.

  8. Washington Examiner

    Israel calls up 60,000 reservists for operation to take Gaza City (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The Israeli government activated tens of thousands of reservists in its military ahead of a planned operation to take control of Gaza City.

  9. The Columbian

    Israel to mobilize tens of thousands of reservists for expanded Gaza operation (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s military said Wednesday it would call up tens of thousands of reservists and extend the service of others for an expanded military operation in Gaza City.

  10. CNN

    As Israel begins offensive on Gaza City, an exhausted military may face a manpower problem (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    As the earliest stages of a massive assault on Gaza City take shape, Israel is calling up tens of thousands of reservists to take part in the impending military operation.

  11. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Israel calls up reservists ahead of Gaza City offensive | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    TEL AVIV/JERUSALEM/CAIRO >> Israel’s military called up tens of thousands of reservists today in preparation for an expected assault on Gaza City, as the Israeli government considered a new proposal for a ceasefire after nearly two years of war.

  12. New York Post

    Israel calls up 60,000 reservists for looming invasion of Gaza City (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Israel's military has called up an additional 60,000 reservists to serve for the next phase of the war against Hamas, which will see the army march into Gaza City.

  13. Townhall

    Israel Calls Up 60,000 Reservists as Gaza City Offensive Looms (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Israel mobilizes 60,000 reservists ahead of planned operation in Gaza City amidst ongoing conflict.

  14. WHDH Boston

    Israel to mobilize tens of thousands of reservists for expanded Gaza operation - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s military said Wednesday it would call up tens of thousands of reservists and extend the service of others for an expanded

  15. Al Jazeera

    Israel to call up 60,000 reservists in plan to expand war, seize Gaza City (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Israel’s military says it will call up 60,000 reservists and lengthen the service of an additional 20,000 reservists.

  16. NBC News

    Israel approves plan for Gaza City takeover and call-up of 60,000 reservists (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    TEL AVIV — Israel has approved a plan for the takeover of Gaza City that includes calling up 60,000 reservists for its expanded military operation in the besieged Palestinian enclave.

  17. The Guardian

    Israel to call up around 60,000 reservists before planned offensive on Gaza City, says Israeli military official – Middle East crisis live (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Call-up notices sent as Israeli plans to increase its offensive; Israel studies Hamas’ response to proposal for 60-day ceasefire

  18. ABC 7 New York

    Israel begins attack on Gaza City, calling up to 60,000 reservists (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    Israel will send call-ups to 50,000 to 60,000 reservists as part of its plans to occupy Gaza City, according to an Israeli military official.

  19. GBH News

    Israel will call up 60,000 reservists as it plans a new phase of war in Gaza (opens GBH News)

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    GBH News's feed description

    An Israeli official said that the military will be operating in parts of Gaza City where the Israeli military has not yet operated and where Hamas is still active.

  20. NPR

    Israeli military to call up 60,000 reservists as it plans to seize Gaza City (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The Israeli military is calling up tens of thousands of soldiers as officials plan to seize control of Gaza City. Meanwhile, Israel is considering a new offer for a two-month ceasefire with Hamas.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.