Israel has begun its ground operation in Gaza City, Israel Defense Forces Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said Tuesday.

A makeshift tent camp for displaced Palestinians stretches across an area near the Gaza City port, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi

NOTE: The video is from a previous report.

"We are going to increase and enhance the strikes of our operation, and that is why we called you," Zamir said in Hebrew, addressing reservists who have been called up to serve in recent weeks. "We have already begun the ground operation in Gaza [ City ] ."

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also released a message addressing Israeli Defense Force reservists Tuesday.

"I want to strengthen and express my deep appreciation to you, IDF soldiers and res

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