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

Approximately 60,000 reserve members of the Israel Defense Forces were called up. Additionally, about 20,000 soldiers who are currently serving had their term of service extended.

“I instruct you to use all tools and all power to strike the enemy until it is subdued, and to protect IDF soldiers,” Defense Minister Israel Katz told Israeli military personnel on Wednesday.

The plan, referred to as operation "Gideon's Chariots B," is expected to give Israel functional control of almost the entire Gaza Strip .

Such a massive activation of soldiers is a bold political move for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Cabinet amid widespr

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