Israel has begun first stages of its planned assault on Gaza City, says Israeli military spokesman

Aug 20, 2025

An Israeli soldier stands on a tank on the Israeli side of the border with Gaza, Israel August 20, 2025. REUTERS/Amir Cohen — Amir Cohen

CAIRO (Reuters) -Israel has entered the first stages of its planned assault on Gaza City after a clash with Hamas and already has a hold on the outskirts of the city, Israeli military spokesman Effie Defrin told reporters on Wednesday.

(Reporting by Howard GollerEditing by Gareth Jones)

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