The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that Trump championed has mostly held, but progress has slowed recently.
Israel has begun its ground operation in Gaza City, Israel Defense Forces Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said Tuesday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday he will give final approval for the takeover of Gaza City while also restarting negotiations with Hamas.
Israel will send call-ups to 50,000 to 60,000 reservists as part of its plans to occupy Gaza City, according to an Israeli military official.
Netanyahu declared Sunday in the face of growing condemnation at home and abroad that Israel "has no choice but to finish the job and complete the defeat of Hamas."
Israel said early Friday that it plans to take over Gaza City, in another escalation of its 22-month war with Hamas.
