Breaking news: Following the Israeli Security Cabinet's approval of the plan to occupy Gaza City on August 8, the first phase of the invasion plan has begun. Israeli Army Spokesperson Effie Defrin stated that the first phase of the operation in Gaza has begun following the clash with Hamas, saying,"The Israeli army has taken control of Gaza and its surrounding areas."

Breaking news: Israeli Army Spokesperson Effie Defrin announced that the first phase of Israel's Gaza invasion plan has begun.

Defrin stated that the Israeli army took control of Gaza and its surroundings, saying,"After the clash with Hamas, the first phase of the operation in Gaza has begun."

ISRAEL'S OCCUPATION PLAN FOR GAZA

After breaking the ceasefire on March 18, Israel launched attacks dubbed"Gideon's Chariots" on May 17 to expand and make permanent its occupation of the Gaza Strip.

The Israeli Security Cabinet approved the plan to occupy the northern Gaza city on August 8.

In an interview before the cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Netanyahu said they aimed to occupy the entire Gaza Strip.

According to Israeli state television, KAN, the Israeli army, which is preparing to occupy Gaza City, has decided to call up 60,000 reserve soldiers.