# Israeli Defence minister Israel Katz has approved the military’s plan to conquer Gaza City and authorised the call-up of around 60-thousand reservists. A spokesperson from the defence ministry confirmed the reports which appeared in Israeli media. Katz’s move piled pressure on Hamas as mediators pushing for a ceasefire, await an official Israeli response on their latest proposal. While mediator Qatar had expressed guarded optimism over the latest proposal, a senior Israeli official said the government stood firm on its call for the release of all hostages in any agreement.
Israel’s Defence minister approves plan to conquer Gaza City