• Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz approves a plan to occupy Gaza City.
• 60,000 reservists have been called up to support the operation, dubbed "Gideon’s Chariots B."
• International leaders, including those from Turkey and France, criticize the military offensive.
• Israel's plans progress despite ongoing ceasefire discussions mediated by Egypt and Qatar.
• The humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens, with a large number of displaced civilians.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has officially approved a military plan to occupy Gaza City, initiating what is being referred to as "Gideon’s Chariots B." This plan seeks to expand Israel's military presence in the northern Gaza region and aims to fully displace Palestinians from their homes, according to reports from aa and newsweek.

As part of the operation, Israeli authorities have called up approximately 60,000 reservists, with emergency draft orders already in action. The Israeli Army's Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has detailed various stages of this planned offensive, which involves enhancing troop presence in northern Gaza as preparations are made for a major military incursion, says trtglobal and aa.

The international community has reacted negatively to the plans. Countries including Turkey and France have expressed strong opposition, with French President Emmanuel Macron warning that Israel's actions could lead to widespread disaster in the region. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called the intention to establish military control over Gaza unacceptable, highlighting the growing global concern regarding the humanitarian impact of the operation, according to trtglobal.

Amidst these developments, the humanitarian situation in Gaza has reportedly reached catastrophic levels. Local authorities have indicated that large numbers of civilians are already fleeing their neighborhoods, facing inadequate shelter and resources. As Israel's military preparations continue, the backdrop of failed ceasefire initiatives and ongoing negotiations complicates the already dire circumstances for the Palestinian population, especially given the rising death toll, noted by both trtglobal and aa.