On the 20th, Israeli Defense Forces spokesperson Dayfrin stated that the Israeli military currently controls the outskirts of Gaza City in northern Gaza and is making military preparations to take over Gaza City.
At a press conference, he said that three Israeli brigades are carrying out operations in the Zeitoun area on the outskirts of Gaza City and in the Jabalia area near Gaza City.
He also confirmed that IDF Chief of Staff Zamir has issued instructions to call up about 60,000 reservists at the beginning of September, with an additional 20,000 call-ups to be issued later.
In addition, on the evening of the 20th, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office issued a statement saying that Netanyahu had instructed to shorten the timetable for capturing Hamas's remaining strongholds and "defeating" Hamas.
On the 8th, Israel's Security Cabinet approved Netanyahu's plan to "defeat Hamas," in which the Israeli military would take over Gaza City. However, this move has sparked opposition and condemnation both domestically and internationally.