Israel poised to expand Gaza offensive, call up more reservists

Israel is preparing to expand its military operation in Gaza, possibly within days, and will soon start calling up tens of thousands of reservists, according to a person familiar with the plans, Report informs via Bloomberg.

The decision to broaden the ground assault follows a meeting of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet on Friday, said the person, who wasn’t authorized to speak publicly.

Israel’s public broadcaster, Kan 11, said that Zamir’s plan included evacuating Palestinian civilians from northern and central Gaza ahead of expanded operations in those areas, mirroring tactics used earlier this year in southern Gaza’s Rafah.

Citing unnamed officials, Kan 11 said Netanyahu’s Security Cabinet was expected to approve the plan Sunday.