An Israeli military spokesperson said troops currently hold the outskirts of the city. It comes after tens of thousands of reservists were called up to help seize Gaza's biggest urban centre.

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.

As the earliest stages of a massive assault on Gaza City take shape, Israel is calling up tens of thousands of reservists to ...

Israel is calling up 60,000 reservists as its long-awaited assault to take control of Gaza City begins. Debora Patta reports.