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Israeli forces are extending their control in northern Gaza amidst ongoing conflict. The military operation resumed, featuring heavy air strikes and troop movements, following a hostage-exchange pause.

In pressing forward with its assault on the territory, Israel hopes to squeeze Hamas into releasing the remaining hostages. But other objectives have emerged.

By James Mackenzie, Nidal al-Mughrabi and Mahmoud Issa JERUSALEM/GAZA (Reuters) -Israeli troops were expanding their control of ground in northern Gaza, the military said on Friday, days after the government announced plans to seize large areas with an operation in the south.

Hamas ceasefire. They warn renewed bombing in Gaza jeopardizes the lives of the 24 remaining captives, who are believed to be alive.

TEL AVIV — In the days following the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks, hundreds of thousands of Israelis rushed to join the fight against Hamas and allied militants in the Gaza Strip. The enlistment rate soared, according to the Israeli military, with the number of soldiers reporting for duty far surpassing those who were formally called up.

Freed Israeli hostage Yarden Bibas, whose wife and two young children were killed by Hamas, called on President Trump to end the war and bring the remaining hostages home.

Israel has proposed an extended truce in Gaza in exchange for the return of about half the remaining hostages, Israeli officials said.