Israel last week warned Palestinians in Gaza to evacuate the northern area of the strip ahead of a potential ground invasion, leading to the displacement of many residents to southern Gaza.
The IDF said plans for “expanded operational activities” had been approved recently and that both regular and reserve service members were being deployed and were conducting training exercises. | Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty ImagesThe Israeli Defense Forces is continuing preparations for an offensive in Gaza, including for ground operations, it said in a statement Saturday.
“We will achieve what is required with the spirit of battle and determination in order to bring security to our people for many years to come,” said IDF LTC Or Volozhinsky, commander of the 188th Armored Brigade. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday called for protection of civilians and the sparing of civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, and U.N. premises, from Israeli bombardment.
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