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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Israel Begins Preliminary Ground Operations in Gaza City Amid Rising Tensions
Caption: Israel Begins Preliminary Ground Operations in Gaza City Amid Rising Tensions. The Israeli military has started preliminary actions for a planned ground offensive to take control of Gaza City, with troops already holding its outskirts. Two brigades are operating in Zeitoun, where an underground weapons tunnel was discovered, while a third is in Jabalia. Around 60,000 reservists are being called up to support the operation. Hamas has accused Israel of blocking a ceasefire to continue a "brutal war against civilians," and hundreds of thousands of residents may be ordered to evacuate south. International observers, including the ICRC and French President Emmanuel Macron, have warned that further hostilities could deepen the humanitarian crisis for Gaza's 2.1 million residents. Israel says the offensive follows failed indirect talks with Hamas on a ceasefire and hostage release. The ICRC stresses urgent humanitarian aid and warns that hostages could be at risk if fighting intensifies. Since October 2023, over 62,000 people have been killed in Gaza amid ongoing conflict. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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